Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1S&DJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4
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   4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld;

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   4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld, and condemns in the strongest terms the US military interference in Venezuela;

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2. Amendment 2S&DJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 5
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   5. Firmly reiterates that until meaningful steps towards a Venezuelan-led peaceful transition to democracy, respectful of its sovereignty, are taken, including the unconditional release of all political prisoners, the withdrawal and annulment of all politically motivated charges against the democratic opposition to the regime, and the establishment of a credible roadmap toward free and fair elections, the Council should not lift any sanctions imposed on individuals responsible for human rights violations; calls for the EU to do its utmost to achieve these results;

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   5. Takes note of Vice-President / High Representative Kallas’s declaration of 23 February 2026, stating that Venezuelan authorities have taken ‘some steps’, including the release of European political prisoners; calls for the EU to continue using all diplomatic, legal and financial tools available, including graduating sanctions, as meaningful steps towards a Venezuelan-led peaceful transition to democracy respectful of its sovereignty are taken, including the unconditional release of all political prisoners, the withdrawal and annulment of all politically motivated charges against the democratic opposition to the regime, and the establishment of a credible roadmap toward free and fair elect…

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3. Amendment 3The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Recital A
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   whereas on 3 January 2026, the United States conducted a military intervention resulting in the extraction and abduction of Nicolás Maduro;

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   A. whereas on 3 January 2026, the US conducted an illegal military intervention, resulting in the abduction and transfer of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores and the murder of 81 people, including 32 Cuban military personnel; whereas this act constitutes a blatant violation of international law, including Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, and represents a grave breach of the principles of sovereignty and non-intervention; whereas Nicolás Maduro is currently detained in the US awaiting legal proceedings, while Venezuelan authorities characterise him as a political prisoner and UN experts stress the illegality of his forced abduction;

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4. Amendment 4The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Recital A
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   whereas on 3 January 2026, the United States conducted a military intervention resulting in the extraction and abduction of Nicolás Maduro;

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   A. whereas on 3 January 2026, the United States conducted a military intervention resulting in the extraction and abduction of Nicolás Maduro in breach of international law;

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5. Amendment 5The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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   1a. Emphasises that international legal standards prohibit amnesties for serious human rights violations such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial or summary executions;

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6. Amendment 6The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 2
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   2. Calls for the full and unconditional release of all individuals arbitrarily detained for political reasons; insists that all recover their full civil and political rights; stresses that the amnesty law must under no circumstances be applied to shield those responsible for human rights violations, who must be held fully accountable;

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   2. Calls for the full and unconditional release of all individuals illegally detained, including Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, and insists that all recover their full civil and political rights;

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7. Amendment 7The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 2 a (new)
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   2a. Urges the immediate respect of the fundamental rights of all detainees, including Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores and insists on full compliance with international standards of due process, fair trial and humane treatment;

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8. Amendment 8The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4
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   4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld;

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   4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld; firmly condemns the unlawful use of force that violates the sovereignty of Venezuela and international law; strongly condemns the forced abduction and unlawful removal from office of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, as a grave violation of national sovereignty, the principle of self-determination and the United Nations Charter; deplores the European Union’s weak and inadequate response and its failure to activate relevant UN mechanisms, including calls for independent investigations by the UN Security Council;

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9. Amendment 9The LeftJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 5 a (new)
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   5a. Emphasises the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination through free and fair elections and free from external interference;

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10. Amendment 10Verts/ALEJoint motion for a resolution · Paragraph 4
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    4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld;

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    4. Recalls that, under all circumstances, international law, including the UN Charter, must be upheld; reaffirms its strong commitment to rule-based multilateralism, and condemns in the strongest terms the US military intervention in Venezuela;

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