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OAS fails to find common ground as Venezuela burns
Source: Deutsche Welle
Date 01.06.2017
OAS fails to find common ground as Venezuela burns
The Organization of American States has failed to reach consensus on a joint declaration on Venezuela, with foreign ministers agreeing to meet again in mid-June. Meanwhile, protests have intensified in Caracas.
Of the 34 Organization of American States (OAS) members accredited to participate, 18 foreign ministers arrived for the meeting at OAS headquarters in Washington on Wednesday focused on finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Venezuela.
Two months of protests against President Nicolas Maduro's government have had a profound effect on the South American OPEC nation. About 60 people have been killed in the unrest with hundreds injured. According to local rights group Penal Forum, nearly 3,000 people have been arrested, of whom 1,351 remain in custody.
Maduro has called for the creation of a super-body - a constituent assembly - with powers to rewrite the constitution, in voting set for the end of July. Polls show the government would lose any conventional vote. Opponents have said they see this is a step towards a facade-style democracy.
Split down the middle
The OAS foreign ministers reportedly considered drafts of two statements, one presented by the permanent missions of Peru, Canada, the US, Mexico and Panama and the other promoted by the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
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OAS fails to find common ground as Venezuela burns
The Organization of American States has failed to reach consensus on a joint declaration on Venezuela, with foreign ministers agreeing to meet again in mid-June. Meanwhile, protests have intensified in Caracas.
Of the 34 Organization of American States (OAS) members accredited to participate, 18 foreign ministers arrived for the meeting at OAS headquarters in Washington on Wednesday focused on finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Venezuela.
Two months of protests against President Nicolas Maduro's government have had a profound effect on the South American OPEC nation. About 60 people have been killed in the unrest with hundreds injured. According to local rights group Penal Forum, nearly 3,000 people have been arrested, of whom 1,351 remain in custody.
Maduro has called for the creation of a super-body - a constituent assembly - with powers to rewrite the constitution, in voting set for the end of July. Polls show the government would lose any conventional vote. Opponents have said they see this is a step towards a facade-style democracy.
Split down the middle
The OAS foreign ministers reportedly considered drafts of two statements, one presented by the permanent missions of Peru, Canada, the US, Mexico and Panama and the other promoted by the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
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Read more: http://www.dw.com/en/oas-fails-to-find-common-ground-as-venezuela-burns/a-39073733
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Source: teleSUR
Caribbean, ALBA Nations Defeat Anti-Venezuela Motion at OAS
Published 31 May 2017
Caracas has repeatedly accused the OAS and its chief Luis Almagro of promoting intervention and destabilization in Venezuela.
The OAS has suspended its meeting called to discuss the political and economic situation in Venezuela, with the interventionist motion led by the U.S. failing to muster the required majority to pass.
The Caribbean community played a vital role in defeating the anti-Venezuela motion, calling for further discussions and another meeting, which is yet to be set.
Shortly after the meeting, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez stated that the "interventionist bloc in the OAS continue to be defeated by the honorable states of the region," announcing that she herself will attend the OAS general meeting set for June 19-21, in Cancun, Mexico with the support of the people of Central America, the Caribbean, ALBA nations and all of Latin America.
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Published 31 May 2017
Caracas has repeatedly accused the OAS and its chief Luis Almagro of promoting intervention and destabilization in Venezuela.
The OAS has suspended its meeting called to discuss the political and economic situation in Venezuela, with the interventionist motion led by the U.S. failing to muster the required majority to pass.
The Caribbean community played a vital role in defeating the anti-Venezuela motion, calling for further discussions and another meeting, which is yet to be set.
Shortly after the meeting, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez stated that the "interventionist bloc in the OAS continue to be defeated by the honorable states of the region," announcing that she herself will attend the OAS general meeting set for June 19-21, in Cancun, Mexico with the support of the people of Central America, the Caribbean, ALBA nations and all of Latin America.
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Read more: http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Caribbean-ALBA-Nations-Defeat-Anti-Venezuela-Motion-at-OAS-20170531-0018.html
