- Several government representatives in the region have expressed their rejection of the measure, considering that it violates the principles of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.
The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday, September 7, that it had made the decision to immediately revoke the approval that granted Brazil custody of the Argentine Embassy in CaracasSeveral governments have condemned the measure, saying it violates the principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The Argentine government issued a statement on September 7 to express its “rejection” of the decision by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to “unilaterally revoke” Brazil’s authorization to represent Argentina’s interests and guard its diplomatic facilities in Caracas.
“The Argentine Republic rejects this unilateral measure and warns the Venezuelan government that it must respect the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which enshrines the inviolability of mission premises,” the Argentine Foreign Ministry said. in a statement.
The Paraguayan Foreign Ministry also issued a statement. In the note, the authorities of that country regretted Venezuela’s position and urged the Maduro government to “respect international norms.”
“Paraguay recognizes the Federative Republic of Brazil for the representation assumed in safeguarding the interests and custody of the properties of the Republic of Argentina in Venezuela,” concludes the official text.
The Chilean government described the measure as “unjustified” and stated that “the decision represents a serious disregard for the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963.”
“We express our rejection of this decision and our solidarity with the governments of Argentina and Brazil for the situation they are currently facing,” reads the statement released by the Chilean Foreign Ministry.
The Uruguayan government also expressed concern after Venezuela revoked Brazil’s representation in Argentina’s diplomatic missions. The Uruguayan Foreign Ministry described this situation as “a violation of international regulations” and wrote the following:
“This situation constitutes a violation of international law and a new violation of the rights of Venezuelan citizens seeking asylum in the facilities of the Argentine diplomatic representation, who have already been denied safe passage to leave Venezuelan territory and are currently victims of a permanent siege by the regime’s security forces.”
No response on the possibility of a safe conduct for political leaders who have taken refuge
The Venezuelan government has denied the possibility that the six opposition political leaders can leave the country through a safe conduct from May 2024. By that date, a total of 27 former presidents belonging to the group of the Democratic Initiative of Spain and the Americas (IDEA) They demanded through a document signed on May 13 to the government of Nicolás Maduro the granting of safe conduct to six members of the Vente Venezuela party.
IDEA stressed that the refusal of Nicolás Maduro’s government to provide safe-conduct passes to opposition leaders is a “violation” of the Caracas Treaty and recalled that this is a humanitarian practice to safeguard the integrity of those who are persecuted for political reasons.
The signatories also urged member countries of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States to denounce, in their opinion, the violations of the right to asylum committed by the Venezuelan State.
What does the Vienna Convention say about diplomatic relations?
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, adopted in 1961, lays down the basic rules governing diplomatic relations between countries. It also defines the rights and obligations of diplomats and guarantees their protection and that of their missions abroad.
One of the main points is that diplomats must be immune from the criminal and civil jurisdiction of the host country, allowing them to carry out their duties without interference. It also states that embassies and consulates are inviolable, meaning they cannot be searched or raided.
This agreement ensures that relations between nations are fluid and respectful. However, when a State violates the convention, it incurs international responsibility. This means that it may be subject to claims by the affected State and the international community.
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2024-09-08 03:43:46