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Jorge Rodríguez Proposes 'Libertador Bolívar' Law After U.S. Approves 'Ley Bolívar'; Seeks 30 Years for Edmundo González Urrutia

Nov 20, 2024, 01:15 PM

Jorge Rodríguez, the President of Venezuela's National Assembly, condemned the recent approval of the 'Ley Bolívar' by the U.S. House of Representatives, labeling it an 'act of barbarism and absurdity.' In response, he proposed a special law titled 'Libertador Bolívar against the blockade,' aimed at imposing perpetual disqualification on individuals who advocate for sanctions against Venezuela. Rodríguez characterized these sanctions as 'crimes against humanity' and asserted that those who support them should face severe penalties, including potential imprisonment for up to 30 years for treason against the homeland. He specifically called for the prosecution of Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado for their alleged treasonous actions.