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Adopted text 2024-09-19

Situation in Venezuela

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Parliament's resolution on Venezuela demands the release of full voting results, recognises Edmundo González as the legitimate president, and calls for his inauguration on 10 January 2025. It condemns electoral fraud and repression, supports ICC investigations, and calls for sanctions against Maduro and his circle.

Key points

  1. Demands that Venezuela's electoral authorities release full, transparent and detailed voting results, including per polling station, and respect the will of the people.
  2. Recognises Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela and María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces.
  3. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure González can take office on 10 January 2025.
  4. Condemns the electoral fraud by the CNE and notes that the election did not meet international standards of electoral integrity.
  5. Highlights that the UN Panel of Experts confirmed the authenticity of the opposition's tally sheets, proving their reliability.
  6. Reiterates that respecting the will of the Venezuelan people is the only way to restore democracy and solve the crisis.
  7. Welcomes the role of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico and supports international efforts for a peaceful solution.
  8. Condemns repression and demands the release of all political prisoners and an end to human rights violations.
  9. Supports ICC and UN investigations into crimes against humanity and calls for EU support.
  10. Calls on the UN Human Rights Council to renew the Fact-Finding Mission and for the return of the OHCHR to Venezuela.
  11. Calls on the ICC to include ongoing violations in its investigations and to hold those responsible to account.
  12. Condemns the arrest warrant for González, welcomes Spain's decision to grant him asylum, and calls for reinstating and extending sanctions against the regime.

Who is affected

  • Venezuelan electoral authorities and the Maduro regime: must release results, face sanctions, and respect the opposition.
  • Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado: recognised as legitimate leaders, with calls for their protection.
  • EU and its Member States: called to support González's inauguration and impose sanctions.
  • International community and regional players: urged to pressure the regime and support a peaceful transition.

Figures and deadlines

  • 92.35% of the vote in the primaries for María Corina Machado.
  • 10 January 2025: date for González to take office.
  • 83.5% of official tally sheets obtained by the opposition.
  • 67.08% of votes cast for González according to the opposition.
  • Over 23 deaths and over 2,400 arrests after the election.
  • Close to 8 million Venezuelans have fled the country.

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