Situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• The resolution strongly condemns human rights violations and abuses in Venezuela, expresses serious concern about the lack of judicial independence and widespread impunity, and calls for the release of arbitrarily detained persons and respect for fundamental freedoms.
• It also extends the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission for two years.
• Venezuela strongly opposed the resolution.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 4, the primary framework for addressing country-specific human rights situations, signaling criticism.

Main Sponsors

Chile, Argentina, Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay

Vote

Yes - 25, No - 5, Abstain - 17, Absent - 0

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Key Praise

• "Noting with appreciation the recent resumption of cooperation and dialogue between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights."

Key Criticism

• "Expressing deep concern that the ongoing deficits in the rule of law, civic space and the independence of the justice system contribute to widespread impunity, affect access to justice, accountability and reparations for human rights violations and abuses..."
• "Strongly condemns all violations and abuses of international human rights law in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."
• "Also urges the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to respect, protect and fulfil the right of citizens to take part in the conduct of public affairs and the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association…"
• "Calls upon the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to immediately and unconditionally release all arbitrarily detained persons and lift all criminal proceedings against them."
• "Decides to extend for a period of two years the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela…"