Senate Hearing on the Collapse of the Rule of Law in Venezuela
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal record of U.S. legislative interest and policy deliberation regarding the Venezuelan government's impact on regional security and human rights.
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Venezuelan citizens
The political and human rights situation in Venezuela directly impacts the safety and democratic rights of the population.
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
The committee is responsible for oversight and policy recommendations regarding U.S. foreign relations with Venezuela.
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Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 19, 2017, by the Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues.
- The primary witness was Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).
- The committee entered several documents into the record, including OAS reports on Venezuela from May 2016 and March 2017.
- The record includes a statement from Carlos Vecchio of the Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular.
- The record includes a report titled 'Balance de Victimas Fallecadas y Lesionadas Durante Manifestaciones en Abril-Julio de 2017' regarding casualties during protests.
- The hearing focused on the intersection of transnational crime, civilian security, and human rights violations in Venezuela.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal record of U.S. legislative interest and policy deliberation regarding the Venezuelan government's impact on regional security and human rights.
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Increased focus on Venezuela
The hearing highlights a concerted effort by the 115th Congress to elevate the Venezuelan crisis as a primary foreign policy concern.
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