A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 20, 2020)
This resolution denounces efforts by the Nicolás Maduro regime to hold fraudulent legislative elections and joins members of the international community in rejecting the regime's efforts to carry out those elections. Further, it urges that elections in Venezuela be conducted as soon as possible according to international standards for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes.
Additionally, the resolution calls on the Maduro regime to cease its persecution of Venezuala's independent political parties and release all political prisoners, and it calls for Nicolás Maduro and senior members of his regime to be held accountable for their actions.
What just happenedOct 20, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6332-6333)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 20, 2020
- Oct 20, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6332-6333)
Foreign Relations Committee - Oct 20, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate