The United Nations Human Rights Council recently voted on a resolution concerning Venezuela’s human rights situation. Brazil abstained from the vote, which saw 23 countries in favor, 6 against, and 18 abstentions. Brazil justified its decision by pointing out the document’s failure to address the negative impacts of sanctions on Venezuela. Brazil’s representative argued that […]
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