The National Assembly of Venezuela approved in its first reading a bill to withdraw the country’s accession to the Rome Statute, the founding instrument of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The decision, which must undergo a second legislative review before being approved and published in the Official Gazette, “aims for the withdrawal of the South American country from this global tribunal.”

Ruling party deputy Roy Daza stated during the presentation of the bill that there is “a biased position on the part of the International Criminal Court, and that is why we are proposing to this Assembly the withdrawal of this instrument.”

As background, it is important to remember that the South American country ratified the Rome Statute in June 2000. “The ICC exercises jurisdiction over crimes committed in the territory of Venezuela or by its nationals on or after July 1, 2002.”

If Venezuela wishes to withdraw from the Rome Statute, “it must inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the withdrawal takes effect one year after receipt of the notification. Announcing the withdrawal, however, does not release the country from its obligations under the treaty.”

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This Monday, April 22, the attorney general of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, arrived in Venezuela for a meeting with President Nicolás Maduro. During the meeting, the prosecutor reaffirmed the opening of an office in the country to “cooperate in the investigation of human rights violations.”

From the Venezuelan Parliament, Khan declared: “After this meeting, I will be opening an office in Venezuela. It is not a secret office, I do not work illegally or clandestinely. In terms of these decisions, we are opening an office for the support and agreement with Venezuela.”

He stressed that they will continue to work in the way they have been doing, with independence and impartiality, “without ulterior motives, so that the law, by the grace of God, reigns effectively.”

According to the ICC prosecutor, the investigations are focused on aspects such as “crimes that may constitute genocides, war crimes, or crimes against humanity.”

As will be remembered, the international court began a preliminary examination of the South American nation in 2018 after a complaint filed by Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Canada about the situation in Venezuela. “The examination became a formal investigation in November 2021, after Khan’s first official visit to Caracas.”

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Bancamiga is an innovative bank, a fan of sports and a lover of gastronomy, which is why, as part of the celebration of World Hamburger Day, which is celebrated every May 28, it formed an alliance with Ávila Burger and the Culinary Institute of Caracas, to offer their own hamburger, which is available from Thursday, August 17.

The launch of the hamburger was held in the Los Palos Grandes Gastronomic Square and offered a unique sensory marketing experience to all its diners so that they could keep it in their memory through its smell, taste or texture.

This type of marketing seeks to involve the consumer with the purpose of associating positive values ​​with the brand. This activity seeks to evoke emotions, memories or awaken the client’s imagination through the Bancamiga values ​​that are innovation, honesty, trust, service and empathy, reported the financial institution.

The event was attended by the designer, universal viceroy of beauty and ambassador of the institution, Amanda Dudamel, representatives of the media and “influencers” of digital media.

The Bancamiga hamburger combines ingredients such as double meat smash with chistorras, pretzel-type bread, American cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickles and a special sauce, which together are a delight to the palate.

Its creator was the ICC student Ramsés Bruno, 18 years old. He affirmed that studying at the Culinary Institute of Caracas gave him the necessary tools to be the lucky one today to present a hamburger with a creative concept for diners to enjoy.

“I was inspired by the value of trust. That is something that its flavor captures precisely. She is trustworthy and close. It is for all tastes and ages. I am very happy to be part of this pleasant experience”, he commented.

Bancamiga: An innovative proposal

“An important aspect of this initiative is that the hamburger has a social sense, because its purchase will benefit students from the Culinary Institute of Caracas (ICC)”, highlighted the President of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga Banco Universal, Carmelo De Grazia. He was pleased with this initiative because it is perfectly aligned with the innovation that defines the bank.

The Director of Payment Methods and Channels, Alberto Camardiel, expressed that it is a great initiative to position Bancamiga through a hamburger that represents the values ​​of the institution.

“This strategic alliance is wonderful, because it not only allows people to get to know Bancamiga through a hamburger that contains its essence and values, but also provides the opportunity to present highly innovative gastronomic proposals,” he said.

For Amanda Dudamel, Bancamiga broke schemes through a hamburger.

“My experience has been spectacular…in a single bite, customers can taste the essence of the bank. I think that schemes were broken with this proposal that makes Bancamiga relations with a smell or a flavor”.

The journalist Ana Virginia Escobar said that Bancamiga is “disruptive when launching a hamburger.”

“The Bancamiga hamburger has a fresh, young, empathetic concept and it is because it reflects what we are as a disruptive and innovative organization,” added Escobar.

An important aspect of this initiative that stands out is that the hamburger – as Carmelo De Grazia pointed out – has a social sense or purpose, because its purchase will benefit ICC students.

In the first phase, it can be tasted in the Ávila Burger restaurants in the Los Palos Grandes Gastronomic Square and in the Valle Arriba shopping center.

The influencers speak

Each influencer described their sensory experience of tasting the burger and put their own distinctive stamp on it.

Ashly Prieto (@moveyourash.fit): “It’s innovative”

“When I tried the Bancamiga hamburger, it seemed like a super innovative concept that is different from any I have tried. I definitely recommend it.”

Caracas the city (@caracaslaciudad): “It’s trying a young bank”

“We are very sure that all young people use Bancamiga, and we are not surprised that you are the first to make a hamburger because you are a young and friendly bank.”

Dorita Gakneras (@doritag): “It’s a bite that connects you with empathy”

“I am very happy to live this experience because it made me connect with beautiful memories and taste empathy in a very delicious hamburger. Really 20 points”.

An experience that was born with Avichef

Within the framework of World Hamburger Day, Ávila Burger and Bancamiga held the 2023 edition of the Avichef contest, in which four ICC students had the opportunity to create their own hamburger and compete among themselves to choose the best one.

After a week of preparation and showing their creations to all the diners at Ávila Burger, the final contest was held. A jury selected Camila Calderón as the winner for “La Parrillera” and in parallel, “La Central”, by Ana Julia Marcial, was chosen as the bestseller.

A few weeks later, the Bancamiga hamburger contest was held, where Adriana Pascarella and Ramsés Bruno presented two innovative proposals with a concept inspired by the bank’s values.

After evaluating aspects such as flavor, texture, presentation, concept and creativity, the jury, headed by the Executive President, Ariel Martínez, chose Bruno’s hamburger in a very close finale.

In this way, Bancamiga continues to strengthen its brand on a national scale and positions itself as one of the main financial entities in Venezuela.

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Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Venezuela have expressed their hope at the installation of the technical assistance office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Caracas.

These NGOs, including Provea; Justice, Meeting and Forgiveness; and others, issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of the State promoting genuine investigations in compliance with the standards of the Rome Statute, the treaty that governs the operation of this court.

A call for justice: Venezuelan NGOs see an opportunity in the installation of the ICC technical assistance office

In an effort to promote justice and accountability, NGOs in Venezuela have expressed their hopes for the installation of the technical assistance office of the International Criminal Court in Caracas. These organizations, aware of the alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country, see this initiative as an opportunity for the State to advance in genuine investigations and prosecutions.

Their call is clear: Rome Statute standards are expected to be met for true accountability.

Promoting the search for truth and justice

The presence of the ICC technical assistance office in Caracas is seen by NGOs as a beacon of hope to promote the search for truth and justice in Venezuela.

These organizations strongly believe that the office’s mandate should lead to genuine investigations and prosecutions of alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country.

In the event that the State does not comply with this responsibility, the NGOs defend the importance of keeping open the Venezuela I investigation, initiated by the ICC Prosecutor’s Office in 2021.

Towards a future of accountability

The joint communiqué issued by the NGOs in Venezuela emphasizes the importance of setting up the ICC technical assistance office as a crucial step towards a future of accountability in the country.

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The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, confirmed the opening of a technical assistance office in Venezuela, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding signed in Caracas with President Nicolás Maduro.

He announced that he and his team visited the premises where the office will be installed, a step that, he assured, will allow greater collaboration “to guarantee that there is more justice” in Venezuela.

“Now we will be able to come to Venezuela more often and work more closely, so that we can help more with technical assistance, with training so that Venezuela can do more to fulfill its obligations under the Rome Statute,” said the prosecutor, sitting next to Maduro in the presidential palace, in Caracas.

The signed memorandum seeks the “technical assistance and advice” that the ICC will provide to the country. However, he did not offer specific information about the content of the memo.

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