Venezuela Lawyers

Click here to contact a lawyer in Venezuela 14th May 2024

Welcome to Venezuela Lawyers, the one stop site for information about Venezuela Lawyers, where to find one and if you need one. We also provide local knowledge of the law and practises and how to find a lawyer in Venezuela.

Introduction to Venezuela Constitution

The president of Venezuela is elected by referendum to serve 6-year office term, under the 1999 constitution. He/she may be re-elected for no more than one consecutive term. The President appoints the Vice-President, makes the decisions about size and composition of the cabinet. Working close with National Assembly, the President also has a right to finalize the appointments within the cabinet. The President can ask National Assembly to re-evaluate or re-form the laws or part of law if objectionable in his understanding. This can be over-ridden if the majority of Assembly disagrees.

The National Assembly consists of one single house READ MORE »

Few of Controversial Venezuelan Laws

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Spying Law:
The Spying Law (now abolished) brought in by president demanded Venezuelans to spy on others when asked by intelligence agencies and secret police. The denial of doing so may cause prison terms up to 4 years. Many Human Rights activists and legal experts have protested against this law as it may harm civil rights and freedom.

University/Education Law
This law now entitles the students, professors, workers and other community members a right to an equal vote for the elections of university authorities and an important role in universities. decision-making and right of free higher education. READ MORE »

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I find a lawyer?
Most of the law firms have their own website or they are registered in the related databases on internet. You can search for them on internet with the help of search engines. Friends or relatives familiar with the circumstances you are in may also guide you to the right lawyer or law firm. In addition, you can also use the directory if available to search for them.

2. What is considered as a foreign investment in Venezuela?
Investments, re-investments, tangible good, refurbished machines belonging to foreign nationals are considered as foreign investments. Also, the money originating from outside the country, if part of firms. capital is a foreign investment. READ MORE »

Law Firms in Venezuela (official website links)

Here is a list of few law firms in Venezuela:

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