Venezuela seeks ICC exit amid probe into state death squads in Caracas

Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) while under investigation for alleged state-sponsored death squads and police raids that have resulted in thousands of deaths and a significant reduction in crime, particularly in Caracas. This action signals defiance of international accountability and marks a significant escalation in the Maduro government's confrontation with global justice institutions. Confidence in the withdrawal and its context is Medium.