OAS Secretary General Reaffirms the Situation of Persons Deprived of Liberty for Political Reasons in Venezuela
Today, at the Permanent Council, I reaffirmed that the situation of persons deprived of liberty for political reasons in Venezuela continues to be a human rights concern and a regional urgency. Repression and political persecution cannot be tolerated in...
TL;DR
- The situation of persons deprived of liberty for political reasons in Venezuela is a human rights concern and a regional urgency.
- Repression and political persecution are not tolerated in the hemisphere.
- An unconditional release of all political prisoners is called for.
- Greater transparency, accountability, and democratic guarantees for the Venezuelan people are supported.
- The OAS is ready to support dialogue, democratic institutions, and a peaceful path to stability and prosperity led by Venezuelans.
- A stable and democratic Venezuela is essential for the citizens and for the stability of the entire hemisphere.
- All actors are urged to participate constructively and defend democratic principles for a future based on human rights and lasting peace.