Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia announced that the country has formally notified United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. The government described this move as a firm and irrevocable decision to denounce the Rome Statute and initiate a permanent exit from the tribunal.
The Rome Statute serves as the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court, which holds jurisdiction over individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. By initiating this withdrawal, Venezuela seeks to end its legal association with the institution, marking a significant shift in the nation's relationship with international judicial bodies.
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