"Bias": Venezuela Says It Will Withdraw From International Criminal Court
Venezuela has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court citing concerns over the tribunal's impartiality. The nation's foreign minister officially confirmed the decision following allegations of institutional bias within the global legal body.
The Venezuelan government announced on Friday that it will begin the formal process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision follows a period of increasing tension between the nation and the Hague-based tribunal regarding ongoing investigations into the country's domestic affairs.
Foreign Minister Yvan Gil stated that the move is a direct response to what the administration perceives as a lack of objectivity and political bias within the court's operations. The government argued that the tribunal has been used as a tool for international pressure rather than a neutral judicial institution.
Under the Rome Statute, a withdrawal does not take effect until one year after the formal notification is submitted. This announcement marks a significant shift in Venezuela's relationship with international legal frameworks and has drawn immediate attention from global human rights monitors and diplomatic circles.
Source: Venezuela Ministry of Foreign Affairs
