Iris Varela

Iris Varela is a Venezuelan politician and lawyer currently serving as a member of the National Assembly of Venezuela. A prominent figure in the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), she previously served as the Minister of the Popular Power for the Penitentiary Service. Throughout her career, she has been a key ally of the late President Hugo Chávez and has held various legislative roles, including participation in the 1999 and 2017 National Constituent Assemblies. Her political tenure has been marked by significant controversy, including international sanctions and allegations regarding her conduct as a government minister.