Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela I
Situation Sheet · ICC
Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela I
Jurisdiction
| Rome Statute | State Party · 7 June 2000 |
| State referral | Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru · 26 September 2018 · Uruguay · 6 September 2024 · Ecuador · 9 January 2025 |
| Opening of investigation | 5 November 2021 |
| Status | Investigation · Ongoing |
Context
The investigation covers alleged crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the territory of Venezuela since at least 12 February 2014.
Cases
No cases have been brought before the Court in connection with this situation.
Key Documents
| State referral | Referral by Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru (2018) |
| Opening of investigation | Statement of the Prosecutor on the Opening of the Investigation in Venezuela I (2021) |
| Venezuela deferral request | Request by Venezuela for Deferral of the Investigation pursuant to Article 18(2) (2022) |
| Resumption of investigation | Decision Authorising the Resumption of the Investigation (2023) |
| Appeals Chamber judgment | Judgment of the Appeals Chamber on Venezuela's Appeal against the Resumption Decision (2024) |
| State referral — Uruguay | Referral by Uruguay (2024) |
| State referral — Ecuador | Referral by Ecuador (2025) |
| ICC case page | Official ICC page — Situation in Venezuela I |