Venezuela’s Break from the ICC: A Dangerous Retreat from Justice Amid Political Theater

Venezuela's ruling elite, led by Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly loyal to Nicolás Maduro, has announced plans to exit the International Criminal Court (ICC) with a brazen accusation that the court serves no purpose but "vasallaje"—servitude—to foreign powers. This move is less about legal principle and more about a desperate effort to shield authoritarian leaders from accountability for their documented atrocities.What Happens When Governments Reject Accountability?Rodríguez’s outright dismissal of the ICC as an instrument “not there to impart justice” isn’t merely rhetorical posturing; it is an admission that Venezuela's government prioritizes shielding itself over upholding human rights. The...