On the situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025
B-10-2025-0071
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Leire Pajín
Written by a language model from the full text only; every figure comes from the text. The paragraph links open the paragraph a statement rests on — check the text itself before relying on it.
Parliament rejects the legitimacy of the 28 July 2024 election results and Nicolás Maduro's takeover of the presidency on 10 January 2025, and calls for respect for the will of the Venezuelan people.¶¶ It demands the publication of all voting records, the release of political prisoners, respect for human rights, and a negotiated solution through inclusive national dialogue.¶¶¶ It calls on the EU to support investigations by the International Criminal Court, provide support to refugees and human rights defenders, and consider renewing targeted sanctions.¶¶¶
Key points
- Rejects the legitimacy of the 28 July 2024 election results and Maduro's takeover of the presidency on 10 January 2025.¶
- Calls on Venezuelan electoral authorities to publish all voting records from the 28 July 2024 presidential elections after independent verification.¶
- Urges Venezuelan authorities to respect human rights, including peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and to end political persecution and repression.¶
- Demands immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including Alberto Trentini, and guarantees of their safety, healthcare, legal counsel, family visits, compensation, and restoration of civil and political rights.¶
- Calls for respect for international law and the Vienna Conventions, and for safe conduct for five opposition members in the Argentinian Embassy under the 1954 Caracas Convention.¶
- Urges restoration of constitutional order and separation of powers, and calls on military and security forces to abide by their mandate.¶
- Urges all sides to enter into an inclusive and credible national dialogue for a long-term solution.¶
- Welcomes the role of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico in finding a peaceful solution, and supports international efforts.¶
- Welcomes the OHCHR's return to Caracas and urges engagement with OHCHR, the UN Fact-Finding Mission, the ICC and regional mechanisms.¶
- Calls on the EU to work with international partners to ensure respect for the will of the Venezuelan people and democracy.¶
- Calls for EU and member states to provide logistical and financial support to human rights defenders and civil society, including issuing visas.¶
- Supports ICC investigations into alleged crimes against humanity and calls for EU support; calls for considering renewing targeted sanctions and monitoring their implementation.¶¶
Who is affected
- Venezuelan authorities and electoral bodies: must publish voting records, respect human rights, release prisoners, and engage in dialogue.¶¶¶
- Venezuelan military and security forces: must abide by their mandate and constitutional duty.¶
- Political prisoners and detained persons, including Alberto Trentini: to be released and have rights restored.¶
- Five opposition members in the Argentinian Embassy: to be granted safe conduct and asylum rights.¶
- Venezuelan refugees and migrants: EU to expand access to asylum and legal pathways.¶