Venezuela Roundup: Chinese support, Maduro on wanted list, new financial system
China committed to supporting Venezuela
In recent developments, China has reiterated its commitment to supporting Venezuela's sovereignty and its economic development. During a meeting at the UN Summit of the Future, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the significance of the solid strategic partnership between the two nations while applauding the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Bastille Post reported. This partnership is seen as crucial in advancing mutual interests between China and Venezuela as they navigate through current global challenges.
Maduro on wanted list
The atmosphere surrounding the Venezuelan government has darkened, as an Argentine court has placed President Nicolás Maduro on Interpol's international wanted list due to accusations of human rights violations. This ruling came on the heels of a complaint lodged by the NGO "Argentine Forum for the Defense of Democracy", which cited Maduro's alleged crimes against humanity. According to Top Buzz Times, the court's claim of universal jurisdiction raises significant implications, particularly regarding the potential extradition of Maduro and his Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. Moreover, Argentina continues to back a complaint against Maduro at the International Criminal Court, which was initially filed in 2017 during Venezuela's violent protests.
New financial system
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, while addressing the UN summit, underscored the urgent need for reform within the international financial system. He argued that existing structures foster dependency and domination, calling for a cessation of unilateral sanctions to encourage global development. Gil advocated for a balanced approach to peace, human rights, and development, asserting that development should be a central tenet in international discourses aimed at improvement and prosperity, Social News XYZ reported
Allegations against former opposition candidate
On another front, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has made serious allegations against former opposition candidate Edmundo González, accusing him of breaching exile agreements after being spotted at social gatherings in Spain with political leaders. According to Top Buzz Times, Rodriguez insinuated that González's actions were orchestrated to undermine the Venezuelan government, linking them to an internal rift within the opposition. Notably, González had signed a document recognising Maduro's victory, claiming this was done under duress, prompting Maduro to urge González to confront his moral failings.
Spain faces allegation of aiding Maduro
The Spanish government faces accusations of complicity in aiding Maduro's regime by permitting intimidation tactics against González. After fleeing to the Spanish embassy in Caracas in the wake of the election, González alleged that Maduro's operatives coerced him into signing a document that compromised the integrity of the electoral process. While Spain has denied these allegations of intimidation, WLRN reports that scrutiny remains high as Venezuelan opposition factions urge the U.S. to revoke oil company licenses as leverage against Maduro's government.
