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Washington backs Venezuela’s decision on the ICC

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The United States government expressed support on Saturday for Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to withdraw the country from the Rome Statute. The U.S. administration also urged other member states to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Criticism of the court In a statement released by the U.S. Department of […]

ICC clarifies that Venezuela’s withdrawal will take one year

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed regret over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the court as a State Party. The tribunal stressed that the withdrawal will not take effect immediately. Venezuela will remain under the Court’s jurisdiction for one year and must continue cooperating with ongoing proceedings and investigations. […]