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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