UN Secretary-General expresses concerns over alleged human rights violations following the Venezuelan election; urges peaceful resolution and calls for UN investigation.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concerns to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro about alleged human rights violations and violence following the disputed July 28 presidential election, during their first conversation since then. Guterres urged for peaceful resolution and inclusive dialogue. In light of the crackdown, which resulted in at least 27 deaths and 2,400 arrests, seven countries in the Americas have called for a UN Human Rights Council investigation.

September 20, 2024
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