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Venezuela to Exit International Criminal Court Over Alleged Bias
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🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:12 AM
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Venezuela announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing perceived bias, according to the foreign minister's statement on Friday.
On Friday, Venezuela’s foreign minister announced that the country will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to perceived bias in the tribunal’s proceedings.
The statement comes amid longstanding criticism from Caracas that the ICC has selectively targeted Venezuelan officials.
The ICC, headquartered in The Hague, prosecutes individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Venezuela’s exit could impact its international legal standing and its relations with other ICC member states.
The statement comes amid longstanding criticism from Caracas that the ICC has selectively targeted Venezuelan officials.
The ICC, headquartered in The Hague, prosecutes individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Venezuela’s exit could impact its international legal standing and its relations with other ICC member states.