Venezuela Denounces Criminalization of Migrants at UN Human Rights Council

Protesters hold signs supporting Venezuelan migrants’ rights. Mar 27, 2025 Photo: EFE

March 27, 2025 Hour: 8:42 pm

Venezuela condemns U.S. and El Salvador over migrants rights abuses at UN, citing forced transfers and ‘double standards’ in human rights protection.

Venezuela Exposes Mistreatment of Migrants in UN Address

During a recent session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a spokesperson for the Venezuelan government raised concerns about the situation of Venezuelan migrants, highlighting their increasing criminalization in various countries, particularly in the United States.

The representative noted that 238 Venezuelan migrants had been forcibly transferred to a security facility in El Salvador under an agreement with the U.S., violating due process and human rights.

Foreign Minister Condemns Human Rights Violations

Following this intervention, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil, strongly condemned these actions, describing them as serious breaches of human rights and international law. Gil emphasized the need to protect vulnerable groups, especially migrant workers, and criticized the UN system’s silence on these violations.

Call for Accountability Over “Double Standards”

The minister also accused the U.S. and its allies of applying a double standard in human rights protection, urging the Council to examine how fear and economic interests undermine justice. Venezuela’s statements underscore the political tensions in the region and the urgent need for a unified international response to the plight of Venezuelan migrants.