Bill > SRes339

This resolution condemns Nicolas Maduro's Venezuelan regime for systematic human rights violations, political repression, and the dismantling of democratic institutions, specifically highlighting events surrounding the July 2024 presidential election and subsequent political crackdowns. The resolution details how Maduro's government unjustly barred opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running, suppressed election results that suggested opposition candidate Edmundo González was the legitimate winner, and then launched a series of repressive actions including violent crackdowns on protesters, arbitrary arrests of opposition figures, and the implementation of laws restricting civil society organizations. The resolution documents extensive human rights abuses, including the detention of over 2,000 protesters, the creation of systematic intimidation campaigns like "Operation Knock Knock," and the forced disappearance of numerous political opponents. Ultimately, the resolution calls for the release of political prisoners, recognizes the courage of opposition leaders like Maria Corina Machado, and urges the U.S. administration to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, emphasizing the resilience of the Venezuelan people in the face of authoritarian oppression.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/339/all-info