EP resolution urges release of Venezuelan political prisoners
Decision
The European Parliament adopted the motion for a resolution B9‑0179/2024 (2024/2618(RSP)) on the case of Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, with the adopted text recorded as P9_TA(2024)0161.
What Changes
The resolution strongly condemns the Maduro regime for imprisoning over 300 political prisoners and deplores detention conditions, demands their immediate unconditional release and compensation and calls for restoration of their rights; it urges the VP/HR and the Council to impose stronger sanctions including on high‑level officials and supports ICC investigations into alleged crimes while urging Chilean authorities to investigate the disappearance of Ronald Ojeda and calling for EU support to ensure free participation of opposition leader María Corina Machado in the 28 July 2024 elections.
Who Is Affected
The resolution targets the Venezuelan regime and its security and judicial organs, the political prisoners and their families including some with EU nationality, EU institutions and member states asked to impose measures, Chilean authorities and international bodies such as the ICC.
Sources
Official Documents
- MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, among other political prisoners in Venezuela The EP adopted a resolution condemning the Maduro regime, demanding immediate release of political prisoners, imposing stronger sanctions, and supporting democratic elections in Venezuela.
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