Venezuela Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Venezuela has announced its intention to begin the process of withdrawing from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The country's Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia stated that he officially informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about this in Caracas. This decision is expected to impact Venezuela's international accountability and judicial system. The Venezuelan government emphasizes that the withdrawal from ICC membership is being carried out to protect the country's sovereignty. This decision could lead to new challenges between Venezuela and the international community.