They condemn the criminalization of animal rescuers The Nevado Mission has issued a statement condemning the criminalization and harassment of individuals who feed stray animals, a practice being criticized on social media. They argue that feeding sentient animals is an act of preserving life, aligning with constitutional mandates to protect biodiversity. The Mission intends to file a complaint against those promoting this harassment, asserting that such actions violate ethical principles for legal professionals.

• The Nevado Mission is denouncing the criminalization and harassment of animal rescuers who provide food to stray animals.
• Legal professionals have published content criticizing rescuers, using an alarmist and biased discourse.
• The Mission cites Article 127 of the Constitution, which mandates the protection of biodiversity and wildlife.
• Feeding sentient animals is described as an act of preserving life, falling under the duty to protect biodiversity.
• The premise that animal protection generates civil responsibilities is deemed a distortion of the law.
• Promoting harassment against altruistic work violates the Venezuelan Lawyer’s Code of Ethics.
• The Nevado Mission will file a complaint with the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Bar Association of the Capital District.