Venezuela to leave OAS, defends its sovereignty
NOVANEWS
By Gloria La Riva
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez
In a decisive move on Wednesday, Venezuela declared it is withdrawing from the Organization of American States. This will take place after a two-year process.
Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez made the announcement after yet another maneuver against the Venezuelan government by OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro the same day. In an Extraordinary Session of the OAS Permanent Council, Almagro once again called for a meeting to discuss Venezuela’s internal situation
In May 2016 and again this past March, Almagro attempted to get resolutions passed condemning Venezuela’s government in order to suspend its membership. They failed both times for lack of votes among the member states.
The OAS head has repeatedly insis...