HCONRES 224 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

Introduced 2005-07-28· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.(2005-07-28)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela.…

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7 Republicans