Venezuela to leave International Criminal Court

Venezuela has declared its firm and irrevocable intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia. He announced the decision on his X account, stating it was made under the instructions of interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

In a formal communication to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Venezuela conveyed its decision to denounce the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, and to permanently withdraw from the court. This move signifies a definitive break from the international judicial body.

The ICC has been investigating alleged crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela since 2017. These investigations are focused on actions taken under the government of former President Nicolas Maduro, who was reportedly captured by the United States on January 3.