Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela I
Situation Sheet · ICC
Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela I
| Situation Number | ICC-02/18 |
| Status | Investigation · Ongoing |
Context
The investigation covers alleged crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the territory of Venezuela since at least 12 February 2014.
Jurisdiction
| Rome Statute | State Party · 7 June 2000 |
Opening of the investigation
| 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 |
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 |