The National Assembly of Venezuela unanimously passed the Law for Palestine and Humanity, which repeals the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This historic decision was made during the ordinary session on December 11, marking a firm stance by the country on the international stage.
The new law represents a concrete manifestation of solidarity from the Venezuelan people with the Palestinian people. The legal instrument highlights the rejection of what is described as «the most brutal genocide in human history perpetrated by Israeli Zionism,» according to the legislative text. The President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, explained that this action seeks «to denounce before the world the uselessness of an institution that should serve to protect peoples.» Rodríguez added that the ICC, in his view, «only serves the designs of U.S. imperialism.»
The repealing law specifically annuls the Law Approving the Rome Statute of the ICC, which had been previously adopted. With this decision, Venezuela formally withdraws its recognition of the jurisdiction of this international court based in The Hague.
The legal instrument has already been sent to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, in accordance with Article 213 of the National Constitution. This procedure follows the regular process for the enactment of laws in the Venezuelan legal system.
This legislative action is framed within Venezuela’s foreign policy of rejecting what it considers instruments of imperialist domination and supporting the causes of peoples fighting against occupation and the violation of their fundamental rights.
The parliamentary decision represents a significant shift in Venezuela’s relationship with international justice mechanisms, aligning with its critical stance toward multilateral organizations that it considers biased in favor of Western powers.