Despite peace talks and ceasefires, civilians continued to be affected by armed conflict and human rights violations, including huge numbers of people being forcibly displaced. The government failed to implement comprehensive police reform but presented regulatory changes on the use of force during protests. Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants and peasant communities continued to be disproportionately affected by armed conflict. Femicide remained a huge concern, as did violence against LGBTI people. The Constitutional Court confirmed the decriminalization of abortion up to 24 weeks, but barriers to access remained. Attacks against human rights defenders persisted and the government announced measures to protect them. Progress was made in investigations for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Barriers for Venezuelans trying to access international protection or alternative regularization mechanisms remained.
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