00:00In Venezuela, the answer law paves the way for national reconciliation, as stated this Sunday,
00:04Congressman Jorge Arriaza, chairman of the National Assembly Special Committee for monitoring this law.
00:09During an interview, the lawmakers say that more than 7,700 full paroles have already been granted.
00:15He emphasized that the legislation which transcends political differences is the result of a broad consultation process
00:21that included the families of political prisoners, victims of the 1999 political violence, legal experts,
00:26and academics, political parties, social movements, and government organizations.
00:33This body, which has so far processed 12,557 applications, was established by Acting President JosĂ© RodrĂguez
00:41and approved on February 20th by Parliament.
00:43The legislator has explained that the law promotes building trust and forgiveness without impunity.
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