A/HRC/34/6 92. Canada welcomed the positive measures taken to improve human rights issues but remained gravely concerned by the increase in civil, political, economic and social rights violations. 93. Chile noted with appreciation the creation of the National Humans Rights Council and encouraged the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to ensure that it had the human and financial resources to fulfil its goals. 94. The Minister of People’s Power for Prison Services, María Iris Varela, said that her Ministry had enhanced the prison infrastructure to eliminate overcrowding, introduced a new penitentiary and disciplinary system, and provided for family support and prisoner rehabilitation. An exponential reduction in prison violence had been achieved and intensive training courses were provided for prison staff. 95. The Attorney General, Reinaldo Muñoz, said that the declaration of a state of economic emergency was in line with the Constitution and article 4 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It had not been declared to seek a derogation from internationally protected human rights but to guarantee the right to basic goods and services and protect the most vulnerable groups. 96. The electoral authority within the National Electoral Council, Sandra Oblitas, said that in 2015 the customs and languages of indigenous peoples and communities had been recognized in more than 28,000 identity documents. Over 80 per cent of voters had participated in the five inclusive and transparent electoral processes conducted between 2012 and 2016. 97. The Vice-Attorney General, Alis Boscán, said that the Special Act to Prevent and Punish Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment had been invoked to address unlawful conduct by law enforcement officers. The Commission for Justice and Truth had located the remains of many victims of enforced disappearances committed between 1958 and 1998, as well as some survivors. It had also investigated acts of violence perpetrated by law enforcement officers in 2014, in respect of which criminal proceedings had been instituted or completed. 98. Perpetrators of femicide had been prosecuted under the Act on Women’s Right to a Life Free from Violence. Criminal proceedings had also been instituted or completed against law enforcement officers charged with grave violations of women’s rights, including homicide. 99. During the period under review, 786 law enforcement officers had been charged with homicide and 989 with torture or ill-treatment. 100. China commended the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for adopting policies and measures on the prevention of torture, indigenous peoples’ rights and equality. 101. Colombia welcomed the first national plan for the protection of sexual and reproductive rights and made recommendations to safeguard prisoners’, migrants’ and children’s rights. 102. Costa Rica noted with appreciation the adoption of a national human rights plan. It expressed concern about freedom of expression and the independence of State powers, among other issues. 103. Viet Nam supported efforts made to overcome hardships and to continue pursuing national development, including through the full protection and promotion of human rights. 104. Czechia made recommendations. 9