Deputy Iris Varela: “Everything that consolidates the peace achieved by President Maduro must be highlighted”

Published at: 03/02/2026 03:40 PM

The deputy of the National Assembly (AN), Iris Varela, affirmed that the peace achieved by President Nicolás Maduro constitutes “a supreme value of the Venezuelan people and an asset enshrined in the Constitution”, stressing that its defense is a permanent task of the State.

Varela recalled that peace is enshrined both in the Preamble and in the fundamental norms of the Magna Carta and that it represents one of the essential objectives of the Republic.

“Peace does not arise by spontaneous generation; it is worked, built and defended. And if anyone has been able to consolidate it, even in the face of aggressions that resulted in death, bombing and the kidnapping of the president and the first female combatant, it was President Nicolás Maduro,” he said.

The deputy stressed that, despite the violation of international law that occurred on January 3, the country maintained internal stability, which she attributed to the leadership of the head of state.

“It has been a peace forged with depth, with political leadership and with real commitment to the people,” he said.

Varela highlighted that Venezuela has extensive experience in the use of legal instruments aimed at amnesty.

“During the Revolution, three amnesty laws were enacted: two under the leadership of Commander Chávez and one during the administration of President Nicolás Maduro,” he recalled, stressing that these mechanisms have always sought to consolidate national peace.

However, he warned that the Constitution sets clear limits by explaining that Article 29 excludes particularly serious crimes from amnesty and pardon, while Article 2 establishes the principles that govern this type of regulation.
“There are crimes that, because of their seriousness, cannot be forgiven. That is expressly established by the Constitution,” he explained.

He also stressed that, in order to benefit from the amnesty, it is essential that the person complies with the law.
“A fugitive or with outstanding accounts cannot be a beneficiary of an amnesty law. It's a legal requirement,” he said.

The deputy anticipated that, although the Parliament has not yet received a formal draft, the debate will take place with clarity on its objective:

“The supreme goal is the peace of the country. It's not about forgiving murderers, drug traffickers or corrupt people. It's about evaluating cases and acting within constitutional limits.”

Varela reiterated that any legislative initiative on the subject must be aimed at preserving stability, strengthening coexistence and ensuring respect for the Constitution.

Mazo News Team