He Government of Venezuela expressed his rejection of the arrest warrant issued by the Argentine justice system against the president Nicolas Madurowho is given accuses of rapes to the human rightsIn an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Venezuelan called the decision “irritating” and “ridiculous” and questioned the legitimacy of the Argentine judicial system.
The Federal Chamber of Buenos Aires took the decision on Monday to request Maduro’s arrest, which includes an Interpol red alert. This act is based on the principle of “universal jurisdiction“which allows countries to prosecute crimes against humanity regardless of where they were committed or the nationality of those involved or the victims.
From the Venezuelan Foreign Ministryit was argued that the ruling “lacks grounds of jurisdiction” and that it infringes the jurisdiction of states, as well as the immunities and privileges that correspond to presidents and high officials. In a notable turn, the Venezuelan justice system had already issued an arrest warrant against the Argentine president and two of his officials: Patricia Bullrich y Karina Milei, accusing them of the “theft” of a cargo plane seized in 2022 and subsequently handed over to the United States.
The arrest warrant against Maduro arises from two complaints filed in 2023, the first by the George and Amal Clooney Foundationwhich alleged human rights violations in Venezuela, and the second by the Argentine NGO FADD. Both complaints were merged and the Argentine court subsequently determined the existence of a “systematic plan of repression, forced disappearance, torture, homicides and persecution” since 2014.
The Venezuelan response emphasizes that this decision is an attempt to “destroy the International Rule of Law“as well as a usurpation of the powers of multilateral organizations. Tarek William Saab, Venezuela’s Attorney General, argued that since 2017, more than 2,500 security officials have been charged with human rights violations in his country, with 581 convictions.
Anti-Chavez website under investigation
Venezuela launched a criminal investigation into an online fundraiser aimed at promoting “the downfall” of the government of Nicolas Maduro, According to the Attorney General, Tow William Saab. The platform ““Almost Venezuela”seeks funding amid allegations of fraud in the July 28 elections.
The website, which does not have the association of any recognized organization, states that Venezuelans will be “witnesses and protagonists” of the overthrow of Maduro, although it does not specify the actions it plans to take.
Eric Prince, ex Navy SEAL and founder of the controversial military firm Blackwater, is one of the main promoters of the campaign on social media, urging people to donate. Saab warned that both donors and organizers They are committing crimes related to money laundering. Meanwhile, the opposition remains silent.
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