- Javier Milei’s government believes that the ICC evidence is sufficient to consider the aforementioned arrest warrants | EFE/Matias Martin Campaya
The Argentine Foreign Ministry on Friday, September 6, urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to request an arrest warrant against Nicolás Maduro “and other leaders of the regime,” “given the worsening situation” following the Venezuelan presidential elections on July 28.
“Given the worsening of the situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela since July 28 and the commission of new acts that may be considered crimes against humanity, the Argentine Republic urges the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (Karim Kham) to request the Pre-Trial Chamber to issue arrest warrants against Nicolás Maduro and other leaders of the regime,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The Argentine Executive also announced that on Monday, September 10, it will submit a note to the Prosecutor’s Office in which it argues that the evidence collected in the course of the investigations carried out by the ICC Prosecutor’s Office is sufficient to consider the merit of issuing the aforementioned arrest warrants.
The Foreign Ministry’s statement also recalled that on July 19, Argentina rejoined the complaint against Venezuela before the ICC filed in 2018 by several countries, and from which it had withdrawn in 2021, during the government of Alberto Fernández.
Argentina seeks a “quick and peaceful” solution in Venezuela
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The announcement on Friday, September 6, came hours after Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino said during the III Regional Meeting of the Madrid Forum that the situation in Venezuela is “sad.”
“If there is any way we can help bring about a quick and peaceful solution, all the better,” he added.
After being one of the first to denounce fraud in the Venezuelan elections, which according to the National Electoral Council gave victory to Maduro, the government of Javier Milei recognized on August 7 the opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the “undisputed winner” of the elections.
Following Milei’s statements, Maduro’s government decided to expel Argentine diplomatic personnel from Caracas one day after the elections, a measure that was also applied to six other Latin American countries.
More than 30 former presidents requested an arrest warrant against Maduro
On Friday, September 6th, More than 30 former Ibero-American presidents They asked the ICC for “the immediate arrest and detention” of Maduro, Diosdado Cabello and the entire chain of command in the country.
“For the first time, 31 former heads of state from Latin America and Spain have signed a document (…) calling for the immediate arrest and detention of Nicolás Maduro, Diosdado Cabello and the entire chain of command in Venezuela,” former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana told EFE, who on behalf of the signatories submitted a six-page legal report to the Court’s Prosecutor’s Office.
The signatories also include Spaniards Felipe González, José María Aznar and Mariano Rajoy; as well as Colombians Álvaro Uribe and Iván Duque; Argentine Mauricio Macri; Mexican Vicente Fox and Bolivian Carlos Mesa.
“It is important to note that in Spain Felipe González, José María Aznar and Mariano Rajoy signed it. The only former president who did not sign it is (José Luís Rodríguez) Zapatero,” Pastrana said after meeting with prosecutor Karim Khan’s team at the ICC headquarters.
The signatories, who are part of the Democratic Initiative of Spain and the Americas (IDEA-Democrática), denounced in their legal report “widespread and systematic violations of human rights,” including “crimes against humanity,” by the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, which they accuse of “state terrorism.”
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2024-09-07 05:36:49
ICC Venezuela
International Criminal Court Investigates Venezuela: Argentina Seeks Arrest Warrants for Maduro and Regime Leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been investigating Venezuela since 2018, examining potential crimes against humanity committed in the country. Recently, Argentina has taken a significant step forward, urging the ICC to request arrest warrants for Nicolás Maduro and other leaders of the regime.
Argentina’s Move
On Friday, September 6, the Argentine Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling on the ICC to take action against Maduro and his regime. The move comes in response to the worsening situation in Venezuela following the presidential elections on July 28. The Argentine government believes that the evidence collected by the ICC is sufficient to consider issuing arrest warrants for Maduro and other leaders of the regime.
ICCC Investigations
The ICC investigation in Venezuela was opened in 2021, with the court analyzing possible crimes against humanity committed in the country [[1]]. The investigation is ongoing, and human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, have also been involved in the process [[2]]. The ICC has been engaged in a tense back-and-forth with Venezuela, while human rights violations under Maduro’s regime continue to escalate [[3]].
Argentina’s Involvement
Argentina had initially withdrawn from the complaint against Venezuela before the ICC in 2021, during the government of Alberto Fernández. However, on July 19, Argentina rejoined the complaint, demonstrating its commitment to seeking accountability for human rights abuses in Venezuela.
Peaceful Solution
Argentina’s Foreign Minister, Diana Mondino, has emphasized the need for a quick and peaceful solution in Venezuela. Speaking at the III Regional Meeting of the Madrid Forum, Mondino described the situation in Venezuela as “sad” and expressed hope that Argentina can play a role in bringing about a peaceful resolution.
Regional Implications
The situation in Venezuela has regional implications, with several Latin American countries affected by the crisis. The expulsion of Argentine diplomatic personnel from Caracas, along with those from six other Latin American countries, highlights the complexity of the situation.
Conclusion
The ICC investigation into Venezuela is a crucial step towards holding those responsible for human rights abuses accountable. Argentina’s move to seek arrest warrants for Maduro and regime leaders demonstrates the country’s commitment to seeking justice and promoting human rights in the region. As the situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate, it is essential for the international community to come together to find a peaceful and lasting solution.
