- Lightning caused a fire in the PDVSA storage tank yard in Zulia; The UN Independent International Mission accused the Nicolás Maduro Administration of committing alleged “crimes against humanity”; Kylian Mbappé is linked to a possible case of sexual abuse in Sweden
A fire started on Tuesday, October 15, in the crude oil storage tank yard of the state company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). Firefighters controlled the flames and the first versions indicate that the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
The Independent International Mission of the United Nations (UN) issued a new report in which it considers that the government of Nicolás Maduro committed “crimes against humanity” during the electoral context in the country. On the other hand, the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) rejected a second appeal against the decision of the Electoral Chamber to recognize Nicolás Maduro as president in the presidential elections of July 28.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, announced that she will speak before the Council of the European Union in favor of political prisoners in Venezuela. In Portugal, the trial against Banco Espírito Santo (BES) began because its intervention caused thousands of victims.
In sports, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will open an investigation into alleged sexual abuse, and the media point to soccer player Kylian Mbappé as being involved in the case.
Below are the highlights from Tuesday, October 15:
The Fire Department of Cabimas, Zulia state, managed to control a fire that originated on Tuesday, October 15, in the PDVSA crude oil storage tank yard, located in the La Salina sector.
According to Mufid Houmeidan, commander of the Cabimas Fire Department, the fire was caused by a lightning strike on the tank, which caused the fire to spread quickly.
In a video published by journalist Jhorman Cruz on his X account, Houmeidan explained that the evacuation of the city was not necessary because the fire broke out at 5:00 am.
The Independent International Mission of the United Nations (UN) for Venezuela stated on Tuesday, October 15, that it sees reasonable grounds to believe that the government of Nicolás Maduro committed alleged “crimes against humanity” before, during and after the elections. presidential elections on July 28.
In a 158-page report covering the period from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, the mission accuses security forces and pro-government armed civilian groups of murders, forced disappearances, acts of torture, violence sexual and gender, persecution of opponents and the repression of protests after the elections.
According to the UN Independent International Mission, security forces were involved in human rights (HR) violations such as arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force to repress protests, or cruel and degrading treatment.
The document pointed out that the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (Sebin), the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) and the National Police (PNB) were responsible.
3. TSJ rejected a second appeal against the validation of Maduro’s re-election
The Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) rejected on Tuesday, October 15, a second appeal against the validation given by the Electoral Chamber to the re-election of Nicolás Maduro as president in the July 28 elections, a result that was described as “fraudulent.” by the opposition and which is not recognized by much of the international community.
On its website, the Constitutional Chamber of the TSJ indicated that the request is “inadmissible” and is considered “res judicata” because on Friday, October 11, it rejected a similar appeal.
This second request, introduced by former presidential candidate Antonio Ecarri, of the Pencil Alliance Movement, reached the TSJ after former candidate Enrique Márquez asked the Constitutional Chamber to review the decision.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, reported that she will demand the release of all Venezuelan political prisoners during the next Council of the European Union to be held on October 17 and 18 in Brussels.
“We do not recognize Maduro’s proclaimed victory after a non-transparent election and we continue to condemn the unacceptable repression of the regime, demanding the release of all political prisoners,” Meloni declared this Tuesday, October 15, to the media.
The diplomat highlighted that the Venezuelan situation is of particular interest to them because there are “many citizens of Italian origin who are in a land that even the name unites with Venice and Italy.”
The trial for the collapse of Banco Espírito Santo (BES) in Portugal began on Tuesday, October 15, where the former president of the entity, Ricardo Salgado, will be tried for his alleged responsibility in the case.
Clients of the Banco Espírito Santo subsidiary in Venezuela, and other countries, gathered at the headquarters of the Central Criminal Court in Lisbon to demand the return of their assets and savings.
One of those affected, Fátima Rufino, told the EFE news agency that her parents deposited their money in the bank because it was a “very renowned” entity and lost it after the intervention of the banking institution in August 2014.
Rufino pointed out that the BES deceived many Venezuelan families of Portuguese descent, mostly older adults who did not have the capacity to understand the risks of the products they were being offered.
6. Kylian Mbappé would be investigated for alleged sexual abuse in Sweden
The Swedish Prosecutor’s Office confirmed on Tuesday, October 15, that it opened an investigation into an alleged sexual abuse committed on October 7 in Stockholm, Sweden. In several publications, the local press involved the Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappé in the case, however, the authority did not mention it.
“Due to reports in the media about an alleged rape, the prosecutor can confirm that the police have received a complaint of rape,” stated in a brief statement from the Prosecutor’s Office in which it is said that the alleged events occurred on December 10. October in a hotel located in the center of Stockholm.
Given this situation, Mbappé spoke out through his social networks to deny the accusations.
“Fake news. “It is already becoming predictable, as if by chance on the eve of the hearing,” the striker wrote on the social network will study his claim of 55 million euros by impagos al Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
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