United Nations Security Council draft resolution S/2019/186
Date: 2019-02-28 (meeting 8476)
Agenda: The situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Vetoed by: CHINA
RUSSIA/USSR

United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
28 February 2019
Original: English
S/2019/186
United States of America: draft resolution
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
territorial integrity of Venezuela, and to the purposes and principles of the Charter of
the United Nations,
Noting the resolution adopted by the Permanent Council of the Organization of
American States on 10 January 2019 (CP/RES. 1117) and the resolution adopted by
the General Assembly of the Organization of American States on June 5, 2018
(AG/RES. 2929),
Noting the importance of establishing the necessary conditions for a new and
credible electoral process in Venezuela,
Noting the constitutional authority of the democratically elected National
Assembly and commending the National Assembly's efforts to release political
prisoners, continue the fight against corruption, and provide appropriate amnesties
for civil and military officials in support of the National Assembly in the restoration
of democracy and rule of law in Venezuela,
Expressing deep concern with the violence and excessive use of force by
Venezuelan security forces against unarmed, peaceful protesters, and urging all actors
to lower tensions and pursue every effort to prevent violence and avoid any escalation,
Expressing deep concern about the human rights and humanitarian situation in
the Republic of Venezuela, including recent attempts to block the delivery of
humanitarian aid,
Expressing deep concern about the actions of a regime that have caused an
economic collapse, forcing millions of Venezuelans to leave their country as refugees
and migrants in search of food, basic medicines, and opportunities in other countries
in the region,
Recognizing the increasing strain on the capacity of nations in Latin America
and the Caribbean to provide basic humanitarian services to Venezuelan refugees and
migrants, including nutrition, water and sanitation, and basic medicines, and
commending their efforts to do so,
1. Expresses its deep concern that the presidential elections of May 20, 2018
were neither free nor fair;
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2. Calls for the start of a peaceful political process leading to free, fair, and
credible presidential elections, with international electoral observation, in conformity
with Venezuela's Constitution;
3. Supports the peaceful restoration of democracy and rule of law in
Venezuela; requests the Secretary-General utilize his good offices to help ensure free,
fair, and credible presidential elections, and encourages subsequent peaceful,
inclusive, and credible initiatives to address the prolonged crisis in the country;
4. Stresses the importance of ensuring the security of all members of the
National Assembly, and members of the political opposition;
5. Stresses the need to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian
situation in Venezuela and to facilitate unhindered access and delivery of assistance
to all in need in the entirety of the territory of Venezuela in accordance with
humanitarian principles; and
6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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Voting result: 9 yes, 3 no, 3 abstentions
Votes by member:
country: Belgium
vote: Y
country: Dominican Republic
vote: Y
country: France
vote: Y
country: Germany
vote: Y
country: Kuwait
vote: Y
country: Peru
vote: Y
country: Poland
vote: Y
country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
vote: Y
country: United States of America
vote: Y
country: China
vote: N
country: Russian Federation
vote: N
country: South Africa
vote: N
country: Côte d’Ivoire
vote: A
country: Equatorial Guinea
vote: A
country: Indonesia
vote: A