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Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

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Venezuela has officially notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Felix Plasencia announced the move, stating that the government justified the action by alleging a geographical bias within The Hague-based court.

According to Venezuelan officials, the court disproportionately targets nations in the Global South, specifically pointing to enforcement patterns across Africa and Latin America. The formal notification marks a significant diplomatic step by Caracas in its ongoing friction with international judicial bodies.

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