Resolution on political prisoners in Venezuela
Decision
The European Parliament adopted Motion for a European Parliament resolution B9‑0183/2024 (2024/2618(RSP)), tabled pursuant to Rule 144 and recorded as adopted in the texts adopted list. The procedure record shows the document last updated on 12 March 2024.
What Changes
The resolution calls on the Venezuelan government to immediately cease repression, to release all individuals arbitrarily detained for political reasons and to grant unhindered access to UN special procedure mandates and other international scrutiny mechanisms. It also urges the European External Action Service, the EU Delegation, Member States and the international community to engage with Venezuelan authorities, asks Member States to maintain existing sanctions and instructs the Parliament President to forward the text to EU bodies and international organisations.
Who Is Affected
The resolution targets the Venezuelan authorities and directly concerns political prisoners in Venezuela including Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, Venezuelan civil society and NGOs, EU institutions, Member States and international organisations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States.
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 European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution urging Venezuela to release political prisoners, maintain sanctions, and allow UN scrutiny; calls for EU engagement and forwarding to international bodies.
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