Venezuela Is Committing Crimes Against Humanity, OAS Panel Says
- Report cites crimes of murder, arbitrary detention and rape
- Findings could trigger International Criminal Court probe
OAS 'Expects Justice' for Venezuela Regime Victims: Almagro
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A panel of experts enlisted by the Organization of American States accused the Venezuelan government under President Nicolas Maduro of committing crimes against humanity, setting the stage for a potential investigation by the International Criminal Court.
After spending months reviewing evidence and listening to witness testimonies, the experts said the socialist regime was involved in multiple murders and at least 12,000 cases of imprisonment and arbitrary detention. It also accused the authorities of torture, rape, political persecution and enforced disappearances.