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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2810(RSP)) 2024-09-16

On the situation in Venezuela

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Javi López, Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt

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This resolution rejects the legitimacy of the July 2024 presidential election results in Venezuela due to lack of transparency and minimum guarantees, and demands full publication of voting results. It demands the release of all political prisoners, an end to repression against civil society and opposition, and the return of expelled diplomatic missions and UN human rights activities. It supports international efforts for a peaceful solution, welcomes the role of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, and calls for EU unity and possible sanctions renewal against Venezuelan officials. It fully supports International Criminal Court investigations into alleged crimes against humanity and highlights the asylum granted to Edmundo González in Spain.

Key points

  1. Rejects the legitimacy of the election results due to lack of transparency and minimum guarantees during the electoral process and data aggregation.
  2. Demands that Venezuela's electoral authorities release full, transparent and detailed voting results, including per polling station, and respect the will of the people.
  3. Demands immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons, with compensation and restoration of civil and political rights.
  4. Demands that María Corina Machado and all political leaders be free to reside in or leave the country, and that political persecution cease.
  5. Welcomes the role of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, and supports international efforts for a peaceful, inclusive and democratic solution, including neighbouring countries' handling of refugees.
  6. Calls for the return of diplomatic missions and resumption of activities of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  7. Condemns the arrest warrant for Edmundo González and highlights Spain's decision to welcome him for political asylum, protecting the opposition leader.
  8. Calls for unity between EU institutions and member states on this matter.
  9. Recalls full support for the people of Venezuela and commitment to a peaceful, negotiated solution, fostering dialogue among Venezuelans.
  10. Calls on the VP/HR and Council to consider renewing the EU sanctions regime to include high-level officials, security forces, Supreme Tribunal members, and possibly Maduro.
  11. Fully supports International Criminal Court investigations into the Venezuelan Government's crimes and calls for EU support for investigations into alleged crimes against humanity.

Who is affected

  • The Venezuelan Government and authorities, who are demanded to release prisoners, cease repression, and publish election results.
  • Political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Venezuela, who would be released and compensated.
  • María Corina Machado and other opposition leaders, who would gain freedom of movement and an end to persecution.
  • Venezuelan civil society and non-governmental organisations, which would face less repression and control.
  • EU institutions and member states, which are called to maintain unity and consider sanctions renewal.

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