Venezuelan university professors are urgently calling for the release of all political prisoners and the repeal of controversial laws they deem punitive and anti-democratic. Specifically, they are targeting the “Law Against Hate” and the law regulating NGO funding and operations. The professors argue these laws stifle dissent and undermine democratic principles within the country. They emphasize a sense of urgency, stating there is “no time to lose” in restoring democracy in Venezuela. The call for action comes as concerns grow over increasing authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of civil liberties. This demand for change is a significant expression of academic concern and a plea for wider political reform. The professors are seeking concrete agreements to facilitate a return to a fully democratic system.