A resolution condemning Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan regime's continued human rights abuses, political repression, and dismantling of democratic institutions, and recognizing the resilience of the Venezuelan democratic opposition under the leadership of Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez.

This Senate resolution condemns Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan regime for ongoing human rights abuses, political repression, and the erosion of democratic institutions. It argues that Maduro has undermined free elections and civil liberties, including restrictive moves against opposition candidates and civil society. The measure also highlights alleged crimes and abuses, including detentions, forced disappearances, and repressive laws targeting non-governmental organizations. In a nod to Venezuelan resilience, the resolution recognizes the democratic opposition led by Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez. The operative paragraphs express three main actions: (1) a formal recognition of Machado’s leadership and the opposition’s perseverance; (2) a call to release all illegitimately detained political prisoners and foreign nationals (specifically mentioning Juan Pablo Guanipa and Americans); and (3) a request that the U.S. administration pursue a peaceful, democratic transition in Venezuela. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee.