International Criminal Court ‘Actively Monitoring’ Situation in Venezuela

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court say they are keeping a close eye out for human rights abuses in Venezuela after a disputed election.

Protesters run to take cover from tear gas as Venezuelan opposition supporters protest following the announcement by the National Electoral Council that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro won the presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 29, 2024. Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters

The International Criminal Court (ICC) said its prosecutors are “actively monitoring” events in Venezuela in the aftermath of a disputed presidential election.

About 2,000 people have been arrested by security forces for demonstrating against President Nicolás Maduro after he was declared to have won a third term in the July 28 election.