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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2704(RSP))

On shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela

B-10-2026-0219

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Isabel Serra Sánchez, Danilo Della Valle

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This resolution condemns the US military intervention in Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and the murder of 81 people, calling for their release and Maduro's restoration as Head of State. It recognizes the Amnesty Law but calls for its implementation in line with international human rights obligations, including no amnesties for serious violations, and for international monitors to have access. It condemns attempts to seize Venezuelan oil resources, reaffirms the right to self-determination, and urges the US to cease actions violating sovereignty.

Key points

  1. Condemns the illegal US military intervention and the abduction of President Maduro and his wife, and the murder of 81 people, as a violation of international law.
  2. Calls for the immediate release of Maduro and his full restoration as Head of State.
  3. Calls for respect for the rights of all detainees and the release of those detained for exercising fundamental rights.
  4. Recognizes the importance of the Amnesty Law but calls for its implementation in line with international human rights obligations, prohibiting amnesties for serious violations.
  5. Calls for the Amnesty Law to be complemented with other reforms to resolve the crisis.
  6. Calls on Venezuelan authorities to allow international human rights monitors, including the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission, access.
  7. Condemns attempts to seize, control or exploit Venezuelan oil resources, including through coercive economic measures, sanctions or extraterritorial enforcement.
  8. Reaffirms the right of the Venezuelan people to self-determination and condemns US interference, calling for an autonomous European foreign policy.
  9. Highlights that the right of the Venezuelan people to elect their Head of State must be respected as the only way to resolve the crisis.
  10. Urges the US to cease all actions that violate Venezuelan sovereignty, international law and fundamental rights.

Who is affected

  • Venezuelan authorities: must implement the Amnesty Law in line with international obligations and allow international monitors.
  • United States: urged to cease actions violating Venezuelan sovereignty and release President Maduro.
  • Detainees in Venezuela: their rights must be respected and those detained for exercising fundamental rights released.

Figures and deadlines

  • 81 people killed, including 32 Cuban military personnel.