New Democrats Condemn the Lifting of Parliamentary Immunity for Mr. Guaido
by NDP
April 4, 2019
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, Guy Caron, issued the following statement:
"The NDP strongly deplores the Venezuelan constituent assembly’s decision to remove parliamentary immunity for Juan Guaido.
New Democrats are deeply concerned about politicizing judicial systems, the reversal of democratically-made decisions and the deterioration of human rights.
Only free and fair elections can bring a sustainable resolution to this political crisis, which is seriously impacting everyday life for people in Venezuela.
The Canadian government must work with its counterparts and partners to provide unconditional humanitarian aid, and ensure that available aid can enter the country and bring help to civilian populations.
The NDP reiterates its opposition to the use of force and military interventions in Venezuela; they will never be an appropriate response and will not foster political, social or economic stability.
We call on the Canadian government to show leadership and arrive at a diplomatic and peaceful solution."
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