Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela II



Situation Sheet · ICC

Situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela II

Jurisdiction

Rome Statute State Party · 7 June 2000
State referral Venezuela · 13 February 2020
Conclusion of preliminary examination 12 March 2026
Status Preliminary Examination · Closed

Context

The referral concerns alleged crimes against humanity committed as a result of the application of unlawful coercive measures adopted unilaterally by the government of the United States of America against Venezuela, at least since the year 2014.

Cases

No cases have been brought before the Court in connection with this situation.

Key Documents

State referral Referral by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (2020)
Conclusion of preliminary examination Decision of the Prosecutor on the Conclusion of the Preliminary Examination in Venezuela II (2026)
ICC case page Official ICC page — Situation in Venezuela II