Seven Nations Request UN Investigation of Venezuela

Seven Latin American countries have urged the UN Human Rights Council to investigate serious human rights violations in Venezuela, following disputed presidential elections that resulted in violence and arrests. The countries criticized the Venezuelan government for its repression and called for an independent review of electoral results, where opposition claims indicate a different winner. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concerns over post-election human rights abuses during a recent call with President Nicolás Maduro, emphasizing the need for peaceful dialogue. Human Rights Watch has also highlighted the importance of addressing various global human rights crises, including Venezuela's, during the upcoming UN General Assembly. Reports indicate that the Venezuelan government has engaged in systematic repression, leading to potential crimes against humanity, as noted by Amnesty International. Concurrently, the humanitarian situation in Haiti is deteriorating, with widespread violence, food shortages, and calls for urgent international security assistance.