Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia on the instructions of Interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The Venezuelan government cited concerns over the ICC's alleged geographical bias and questioned its impartiality. Under Article 127 of the Rome Statute, the withdrawal will take effect one year after notification and will not affect investigations already underway. Therefore, the ICC's ongoing investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela, initiated in 2021, will continue despite the country's withdrawal.