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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2519(RSP))

On the situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025

B-10-2025-0064

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Gabriel Mato, Sebastião Bugalho, Davor Ivo Stier

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This resolution condemns Nicolás Maduro's usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025 and declares his regime illegitimate. It reaffirms Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president-elect, calls for sanctions against Maduro and his circle, and demands the release of political prisoners. It also calls for an ICC arrest warrant against Maduro and urges the EU and member states to support democratic forces in Venezuela.

Key points

  1. Condemns the usurpation of the presidency by Nicolás Maduro and declares his regime illegitimate.
  2. Recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of the 28 July 2024 elections, based on electoral records and international observers.
  3. States that the regime lacks democratic legitimacy and should not be recognised.
  4. Welcomes the EU's recognition of González's victory and considers he should have taken the presidential oath on 10 January 2025.
  5. Calls for strengthened and expanded sanctions against Maduro, his inner circle, and their families, including Jorge Rodríguez and Vladimir Padrino López.
  6. Supports the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission's work on human rights violations in Venezuela.
  7. Condemns arrests and persecution of opposition members and EU citizens; demands release of all political prisoners and an end to repression.
  8. Calls on the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant against Maduro and other officials for crimes against humanity.
  9. Urges the EU, member states, and democratic actors to align with democratic forces and restore democracy in Venezuela.
  10. Notes that the crisis has driven over 8 million Venezuelans to flee and will likely increase migratory pressure on neighbouring countries.

Who is affected

  • Nicolás Maduro and his regime: subject to condemnation, sanctions, and potential ICC arrest warrant.
  • Political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Venezuela: their release is demanded.
  • EU citizens arbitrarily detained in Venezuela: their release is demanded.
  • Venezuelan people: the resolution supports their democratic will and right to live in freedom.
  • Neighbouring countries: likely to face increased migratory pressure.

Figures and deadlines

  • 67.05 % of votes cast for Edmundo González Urrutia, according to electoral records.
  • Over 23 deaths and over 2 500 arrests and enforced disappearances after the elections.
  • Approximately 120 children among the arrested or disappeared.
  • More than 1 697 political prisoners as of 1 January 2025.
  • Over 8 million Venezuelans have sought refuge abroad.