The Dominican Republic affirmed that it joins the “firm international rejection” of the Venezuelan government’s decision to unilaterally invalidate the recognition granted to Brazil as the representative of Argentina’s interests in Venezuela, including the protection of its assets and diplomatic archives.
“This conduct is a flagrant violation of international norms, especially the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations of 1961 and 1963 respectively,” the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The agency added that “this action unjustly aggravates the political persecution against Venezuelan citizens who have requested asylum at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas,” under the protection of the agreements of the Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum of 1954.
“We reiterate our solidarity with Argentina and Brazil in this situation and urge Venezuela to comply with its international commitments, respecting the inviolability of diplomatic missions and the rights of persons under diplomatic protection,” the Dominican Foreign Ministry said.
Repeated call
The Dominican government also reiterated its previous condemnation of the arrest warrant against former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia and regretted that the political persecution against him had forced him to leave his country.
González Urrutia, who is exiled in Spain, was the candidate presented by the Venezuelan opposition for the presidential elections of July 28, in which the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner by his country’s electoral body, a decision that has been questioned by several countries, including the Dominican Republic.
“In this regard, we call on the Venezuelan authorities to reconsider their decision in a spirit of dialogue and seek diplomatic avenues that promote stability and respect for international agreements,” the diplomatic note concluded.
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded its position by stressing that “only through coexistence and the peaceful resolution of disputes will we be able to advance towards results that protect human rights and strengthen peace and security in our region.”
Recognition of Argentina
The Argentine government has acknowledged that it is “moving forward” to ensure that the six Venezuelan opposition members who have taken refuge in its embassy in Caracas “do not have any problems at all,” following the decision by Nicolás Maduro’s government to revoke Brazil’s authorization to guard the diplomatic headquarters.
“Venezuela is an issue that we are taking with great caution and when we actually have something defined and we actually have some progress in these matters, we will let you know,” said presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni, in his usual press conference at the Casa Rosada (headquarters of the Executive).
Following the Venezuelan leader’s decision to revoke Brazil’s authorization to guard the headquarters, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his concern about the situation last Sunday and confirmed that Brazil “will remain in charge of the custody and defense of Argentine interests until Argentina designates another State” valid for the administration of the Venezuelan president.
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2024-09-12 23:15:27
What are the international legal implications of Venezuela’s decision to invalidate Brazil’s representation of Argentina’s interests?
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International Rejection of Venezuela’s Decision to Invalidate Brazil’s Representation of Argentina’s Interests
The Dominican Republic has joined the international community in rejecting Venezuela’s decision to unilaterally invalidate the recognition granted to Brazil as the representative of Argentina’s interests in Venezuela. This move has been deemed a flagrant violation of international norms, specifically the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations of 1961 and 1963 [[1]].
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Venezuela’s action, stating that it unjustly aggravates the political persecution against Venezuelan citizens who have requested asylum at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. This is in violation of the Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum of 1954, which protects the rights of persons under diplomatic protection [[2]].
The Dominican government reiterated its solidarity with Argentina and Brazil in this situation, urging Venezuela to comply with its international commitments and respect the inviolability of diplomatic missions and the rights of persons under diplomatic protection.
Repeated Call for Dialogue and Respect for International Agreements
The Dominican government also reiterated its previous condemnation of the arrest warrant against former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who was forced to leave his country due to political persecution. The government called on the Venezuelan authorities to reconsider their decision and seek diplomatic avenues that promote stability and respect for international agreements.
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that only through coexistence and the peaceful resolution of disputes can progress be made towards protecting human rights and strengthening peace and security in the region.
Argentina’s Commitment to Protecting Venezuelan Opposition Members
In response to Venezuela’s decision to revoke Brazil’s authorization to guard the diplomatic headquarters, the Argentine government has acknowledged that it is “moving forward” to ensure that the six Venezuelan opposition members who have taken refuge in its embassy in Caracas “do not have any problems at all.” The Argentine government is taking the situation with great caution and will provide updates as progress is made.
Diplomatic Relations and International Norms
Venezuela’s decision to invalidate Brazil’s representation of Argentina’s interests has sparked a wave of international condemnation. The move is seen as a violation of diplomatic norms and conventions, which are essential for maintaining peaceful relations between nations.
Poland, for example, has had diplomatic relations with Venezuela since 1933, with a brief interruption during World War II [[3]]. The United States recognized Venezuela in 1835 and has maintained diplomatic relations with the country since then [[2]]. France has also maintained diplomatic relations with Venezuela, with a French Ambassador to Venezuela appointed in 2013 [[1]].
the international community has rejected Venezuela’s decision to invalidate Brazil’s representation of Argentina’s interests, citing flagrant violations of international norms and conventions. The situation highlights the importance of diplomatic relations and respect for international agreements in maintaining peace and security in the region.
What are the potential consequences of Venezuela’s decision to invalidate Brazil’s representation of Argentina’s interests under international law?
The International Legal Implications of Venezuela’s Decision to Invalidate Brazil’s Representation of Argentina’s Interests
The Dominican Republic has joined the international community in rejecting Venezuela’s decision to unilaterally invalidate the recognition granted to Brazil as the representative of Argentina’s interests in Venezuela. This move has been deemed a flagrant violation of international norms, specifically the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations of 1961 and 1963 [[1]].
The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Venezuela’s action, stating that it unjustly aggravates the political persecution against Venezuelan citizens who have requested asylum at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas. This is in violation of the Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum of 1954, which protects the rights of persons under diplomatic protection [[2]].
The Dominican government reiterated its solidarity with Argentina and Brazil in this situation, urging Venezuela to comply with its international commitments and respect the inviolability of diplomatic missions and the rights of persons under diplomatic protection.
Repeated Call for Dialogue and Respect for International Agreements
The Dominican government also reiterated its previous