The Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Peru strongly condemn the decision of the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice to strip the First Vice President of the National Assembly, congressman Freddy Guevara, of parliamentary immunity and prevent him from leaving the country.
The decision of the Supreme Tribunal amounts to a new attack on the rule of law and the separation of powers in Venezuela and prevents the National Assembly, which has been duly constituted and elected by the popular vote, from operating normally.
The Lima Group reiterates that it does not recognize any of the acts of the National Constituent Assembly.
As we ratify our full support for the National Assembly, we reiterate that the Venezuelan Government has a duty to respect the Constitution and the integrity of the legislative branch.
Press release No. 502/17
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