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Crisis in Venezuela

Summary

The European Parliament expresses grave concern regarding the deteriorating democratic, human rights, and socio-economic situation in Venezuela. It calls for the release of political prisoners and a peaceful, constitutional solution through national dialogue.
10 08.06.2016
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economy
human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the erosion of democratic institutions and the lack of separation between government and judicial powers.
  • There is a significant concern regarding the detention of political prisoners and the need for an amnesty law to facilitate national reconciliation.
  • Venezuela is facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterized by extreme poverty and critical shortages of food and essential medicines.
  • The country's economy is in a state of collapse due to massive inflation and economic contraction.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela Situation in Venezuela
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