Theme · Country situation
Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua
Political situation in Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, including EU condemnation of their governments' actions.
9 subjects in 7 sittings · 9 adopted, 0 rejected · Sept 2024 – Sept 2026
Resolutions 9
Latest decisions
- Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro
Parliament adopted a resolution on political prisoners in Cuba, focusing on the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro, who remain imprisoned following the July 2021 protests. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, calling on the Cuban authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all persons detained solely for peacefully exercising their freedom of expression, association and assembly. Parliament also calls on Cuba to guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, undertake democratic, economic and institutional reforms, and cooperate with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. It instructs its President to send the resolution to the Cuban Government and National Assembly, the US Government and Congress, EU member states, the VP/HR and the Commission.
17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 16 ballots · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0400 · 2026/2874
Adopted 374–198–19 · by a large majority - Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera
Parliament adopted a resolution on political prisoners in Nicaragua, focusing on Carlos Brenes, Salvadora Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera. The text condemns the regime's repression and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, annulment of convictions and information on their fate. It calls for an independent investigation into Rivera's death in custody and for EU sanctions and suspension of the association agreement with Nicaragua.
18 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 9 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2026-0292 · 2026/2765
Adopted no count published - Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba
Parliament adopted a resolution on the political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba, addressing the crisis caused by internal and external factors, including US sanctions. The text condemns US economic coercion and calls for respect for international law, while reaffirming support for Cuba's sovereignty. It urges the US to halt its embargo and unilateral measures against Cuba.
18 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 31 ballots · voted 13:18 · B-10-2026-0287 · 2026/2735
Adopted 283–199–85 · by a clear majority - Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela
Parliament adopted a resolution on the shortcomings and deficiencies of Venezuela's Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence of 19 February 2026. The text welcomes the release of political prisoners but regrets that full, transparent and consistent implementation, with independent monitoring, has not been met. It condemns the U.S. military interference, calls for accountability for serious human rights violations, and urges the EU and member states to support democratic reforms and humanitarian aid.
30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 21 ballots · voted 13:10 · B-10-2026-0226 · 2026/2704
- EU political strategy on Latin America
Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its political strategy for relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. The text calls for stronger diplomatic, economic and security ties, and highlights the Global Gateway initiative and the EU-Mercosur Agreement. It also urges a united EU stance on foreign policy, including condemning actions by regimes in Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela.
8 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · report by Davor Ivo Stier · 5 ballots · voted 14:02 · A-10-2025-0171 · 2025/2083
Adopted 354–195–77 · by a clear majority - Repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular
Parliament adopted a resolution condemning systematic human rights violations by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, including persecution of the Catholic Church, and rejecting the 2025 constitutional reform as regressive. The text calls on the EU and member states to ensure human rights guarantees for funds, support opposition and civil society in exile, and open International Criminal Court investigations into crimes against humanity. It also demands triggering the Association Agreement's democratic clause, expanding sanctions to Ortega and his circle, and forwarding the resolution to EU bodies and international partners.
13 Feb 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:39 · B-10-2025-0126 · 2025/2547
Adopted no count published - Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025
Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro took power on 10 January 2025, which it calls a usurpation of the presidency. The text condemns the regime as illegitimate and reiterates recognition of Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president-elect, urging that he should have been sworn in. Parliament calls for strengthened sanctions against Maduro and his circle, and for the release of political prisoners and an end to repression.
23 Jan 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 26 ballots · voted 12:16 · B-10-2025-0064 · 2025/2519
Adopted 374–53–163 · by a large majority - The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba
Parliament adopted a resolution on the case of José Daniel Ferrer García, a human rights defender detained in Cuba since July 2021. The text condemns human rights violations by the Cuban regime and urges the immediate release of all politically detained persons. Parliament calls for sanctions against Cuban officials and for lifting the PDCA, citing repeated breaches of its human rights clauses.
19 Sept 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · voted 13:11 · B-10-2024-0022 · 2024/2805
Adopted 380–182–51 · by a clear majority - Situation in Venezuela
Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela, condemning the electoral fraud in the 28 July presidential election and not recognising the proclaimed victory of Nicolás Maduro. It acknowledges Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela and calls on the EU and member states to recognise him. The resolution also urges targeted sanctions against regime officials, the release of political prisoners, and support for International Criminal Court investigations.
19 Sept 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 42 ballots · voted 13:24 · B-10-2024-0027 · 2024/2810
Adopted 309–201–12 · by a clear majority
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2874 Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2735 Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2765 Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2704 Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2083 EU political strategy on Latin America 8 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2547 Repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular 13 Feb 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2519 Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025 23 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2805 The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba 19 Sept 2024 · 1 vote
- 2024/2810 Situation in Venezuela 19 Sept 2024 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 7 most recent final roll calls about Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (0 %) | 7 (100 %) | 0 | 0 | 0 % | |
| 2 (29 %) | 4 (57 %) | 1 | 0 | 29 % | |
| 3 (43 %) | 4 (57 %) | 0 | 0 | 43 % | |
| 6 (86 %) | 1 (14 %) | 0 | 0 | 86 % | |
| 7 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 6 (86 %) | 0 (0 %) | 1 | 0 | 86 % | |
| 4 (57 %) | 1 (14 %) | 2 | 0 | 57 % | |
| 3 (43 %) | 1 (14 %) | 3 | 0 | 43 % | |
| 0 (0 %) | 7 (100 %) | 0 | 0 | 0 % |
The latest final votes, group by group
| Decision | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro 17 Sept 26 · adopted | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For | For | Against |
| Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba 18 Jun 26 · adopted | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | Abst. | Abst. | Against |
| Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela 30 Apr 26 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Against |
| EU political strategy on Latin America 8 Oct 25 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against | Against | Against |
| Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025 23 Jan 25 · adopted | Against | Abst. | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Abst. | Against |
| The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba 19 Sept 24 · adopted | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against |
| Situation in Venezuela 19 Sept 24 · adopted | Against | Against | Against | Against | For | For | For | For | Against |
✦ This theme was found by a model reading the decisions; the list of decisions, the counts and the group lines are computed from the record. Wrongly filed decisions can be reported to the site's maintainer.