The first vice president of the National Assembly (AN) of 2020, Pedro Infante, welcomed the proposal made by the president of Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez, to devise and sanction a package of laws to stop “fascism”
The National Assembly (AN) of 2020 began the popular consultation process for the bill against fascism, neo-fascism and similar expressions. The phase started a day after the parliament with a Chavista majority removed the aforementioned instrument from the frozen state and debated it again in an ordinary session, amid political tensions and arrests of opposition leaders, journalists and members of non-governmental organizations that broke out after the July 28 elections in which the National Electoral Council (CNE) named Nicolás Maduro as the winner.
The consultation process began on Wednesday, August 14, according to the First Vice President of the National Assembly, Deputy Pedro Infante (PSUV). The parliamentarian reiterated that the bill seeks to protect citizens from hate speech, which followed the speech of President Nicolás Maduro; that of Jorge Rodríguez, President of the AN and that of Diosdado Cabello, First Vice President of the PSUV, that there are NGOs that are a “front” to attack the country.
“Here is the law, four chapters. Venezuela is now at the forefront. Just as we are the jewel in the crown for resources, for what Venezuela means to imperialism, we are also at the forefront in the fight against fascism. This law will give a lot to talk about in the country and in the world,” he told VTV from the Federal Legislative Palace.
During his appearance before the state channel, he referred to Rodríguez’s proposal to sanction a package of laws to “protect” them from the “threat” of fascism in the country.
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The first chapter of the project discusses the general concepts of fascism, provisions and purpose; the second details the protection measures and responsibilities; the third points out the creation of a high commission to deal with such cases; the last section mentions the sanctions that will be applied to those who engage in violent and terrorist actions related to politics.
On Tuesday 13th, the 2020 National Assembly accelerated the discussion of the draft law on the “Supervision, Regularization, Action and Financing of Non-Governmental Organizations and Related Organizations”, a regulation that has been pointed out by international organizations for “undermining civic space.”
On May 21, the last discussion of this project was held, which was resumed at the request of the president of the AN 2020, Jorge Rodríguez. The approval of the article advanced to what was stipulated as the dissolution of NGOs or non-profit organizations.
Deputy Diosdado Cabello (PSUV – National) requested the modification of article 30 – on the causes of judicial dissolution – so that the suspension of NGOs or non-profit organizations is extended for another 30 days, if there is no concrete decision from a judge, “until the court decides” the substance of the suspension.
Following a discussion, Representative Carolina García (PSUV) requested that the second discussion of the law be postponed, in order to modify this article and even “incorporate new proposals from comparative law.” On this project, 10 other articles and the final provisions remain to be discussed.
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