VOICED : CPI abre examen preliminar por presuntos crimenes en Venezuela

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to investigate alleged crimes in Venezuela, focusing on excessive force by state security and violence by protesters. Over 120 people died during anti-government protests in 2017. Former Venezuelan Attorney General Luisa Ortega submitted extensive evidence to the ICC. On the same day, the European Parliament called for extended sanctions against Venezuelan officials, including President Nicolás Maduro and Vice President Tarek El Aysami, as well as the state oil company PDVSA. The EU had previously imposed an arms embargo and asset freezes on Venezuelan officials.

What prompted the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary examination in Venezuela?

• Natural disasters affecting the region

• Allegations of electoral fraud

• Reports of excessive force by state security

• Economic sanctions by the United States

Who submitted a dossier of evidence to the ICC regarding Venezuela?

• Tarek El Aysami

• Luisa Ortega

• Nicolás Maduro

• Fatou Benzouda

What action did the European Parliament take on the same day as the ICC announcement?

• Approved a new trade agreement

• Called for extended sanctions against Venezuelan officials

• Sent humanitarian aid to Venezuela

• Hosted a summit on climate change

What was included in the European Union's first package of measures against Venezuela?

• Travel bans for all Venezuelan citizens

• A diplomatic boycott

• An arms embargo

• A ban on oil imports

In January, what additional measures did the European Union impose on Venezuelan officials?

• Mandatory visa requirements for tourists

• Travel bans and asset freezes

• Prohibition of cultural exchanges

• Increased tariffs on exports