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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript from a February 2019 House hearing regarding the political, economic, and human rights crisis in Venezuela under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro. The hearing examined the impact of the crisis on the Venezuelan population and discussed potential U.S. and international policy responses.
The hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional inquiry into the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis, which informs future U.S. foreign policy, aid allocation, and diplomatic strategies regarding the region.
Who It Affects
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Venezuelan citizens
The population is experiencing economic collapse, poverty, and displacement as a result of the crisis.
U.S. Congress
The committee is responsible for evaluating and shaping U.S. foreign policy responses to the situation in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 26, 2019, by the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade.
- The committee reported that over 3 million Venezuelans have been displaced due to the ongoing crisis.
- The committee stated that nearly 90 percent of the Venezuelan population is living in poverty.
- The hearing addressed allegations of human rights abuses, including arbitrary detention, torture, and forced disappearances by Venezuelan security forces.
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- The committee noted the detention of journalist Jorge Ramos by Venezuelan authorities as an example of the suppression of democratic processes.
- The hearing included testimony from experts representing the Brookings Institution, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
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Focus on Humanitarian Response
The hearing marks a specific point in 2019 where the U.S. House shifted focus toward the humanitarian aspects of the Venezuelan crisis rather than solely political or economic sanctions.
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