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The European Parliament calls for all sanctions against Venezuela to remain in place (en.mercopress.com)
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In an overwhelming vote (507 in favor, 31 against), the European Parliament approved a resolution on Thursday rejecting any attempt to ease measures against the Caracas government, demanding “irreversible” progress before lifting any sanctions.

The EU’s 3 non-negotiable conditions for lifting sanctions:

  • Unconditional release of so-called political prisoners and restoration of their civil rights.
  • Withdrawal and dismissal of all legal proceedings against the opposition.
  • Establishment of a credible timeline for elections.

Everything indicates that the EU will not normalize relations with Venezuela without a transition that places Machado at the center of political power. Given Machado’s recent trips to Europe, she spoke with European politicians demanding that sanctions against Venezuela remain in place.

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[–] Malkhodr@lemmygrad.ml 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Western funded terrorists are allowed to make a mockery out of a global south nation's legal system and if that country tries to uphold it's own laws the Euros turn up their noses and apply sanctions.

It's such a blood boiling display.

[–] darkernations@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago

It’s such a blood boiling display.

Very much so

[–] NothingButBits@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 2 weeks ago

Establishment of a credible timeline for elections.

I think it's clear that the West will only consider the elections "fair" when their candidate wins.

[–] MasterDeeLuke@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia: Are we a joke to you?

[–] pyromaiden@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago

The day the Global North can no longer unilaterally impose its will on the Global South cannot come fast enough.