Venezuela: International scrutiny and justice must prevail in face of government’s efforts to ignore victims’ rights

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Venezuela's withdrawal from the ICC enables impunity and violates victims' rights, with no offsetting positive impacts. | Venezuela's withdrawal from the ICC represents a significant regression in accountability and justice for human rights violations. It directly undermines SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and violates core rights under the UDHR, CRC, and UNDRIP. The action enables impunity and removes critical protections for victims, with no countervailing positive aspects ide