European Parliament calls on Venezuelan gov't to disband armed groups

In a resolution adopted with 463 votes in favor, 45 against, and 37 abstentions, the European Parliament urged "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to end impunity

The European Union condemned on Thursday the violence emerging in Venezuela since February 12, and expressed its sympathy for the relatives of all the victims.

The European legislators made an appeal on Venezuelan authorities to disarm and break up pro-government armed groups, and to release students and opposition leaders detained during demonstrations taking place in Venezuela for three weeks now.

In a resolution passed by a wide majority, the European Parliament made an appeal on stakeholders in Venezuela to "maintain calm in both actions and words." It also stated that "new protests could lead to more acts of violence that would only further separate the positions of the government and the opposition," DPA informed.

The resolution calls on "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to "end impunity."

It reminded "the government of Venezuela that freedom of expression and the right to participate in peaceful demonstrations are fundamental human rights in a democracy as recognized in the Venezuelan Constitution."

The European policymakers also called on Nicolás Maduro's government for the "immediate release" of students and opposition leaders, and to leave aside baseless accusations and arrest warrants against opposition leaders.


Further, they asked for a delegation of the European Parliament to visit Venezuela as soon as possible.

Source: El Universal
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Venezuelan FM seeks support from Paraguay and Argentina

The Venezuelan official went from Bolivia to Paraguay; his meetings are part of the visits to Member States of the Common Market of the South (Mercosur) to inform about the situation of Venezuela and thank these countries for their support for President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elías Jaua departed on Thursday for Buenos Aires, Argentina, after his meeting with Paraguayan President Eladio Loizaga in Asunción. Jaua's visits aim at calling for support for any debate on the Venezuelan crisis is held within the framework of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) rather than the Organization of American States (OAS).

The Venezuelan foreign minister informed Loizaga about the situation of Venezuela over the last few weeks, "the origin of the politically-based demonstrations, and the actions taken by violent groups," EFE reported.

The visit to Paraguay took place after a previous meeting in Bolivia. The meeting is part of a series of visits intended to inform about the situation of Venezuela and thank countries for their support for Nicolás Maduro's Government.

After talks with Loizaga, Jaua traveled to Argentina and Uruguay. He will then travel to Brazil.

He will close his tour in Suriname and Guyana.

Source: El Universal
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Scotland Parliament Passes Marriage Equality 105-18

Scotland will become the 17th country to legally recognize same-sex marriages. A similar law is set to take effect in March in England and Wales, leaving Northern Ireland as the only country in the United Kingdom without the freedom to marry.
For more details about the debate that took place before the vote, check out Pink News’ liveblog. Of note, a rainbow appeared in the sky above the Scottish Parliament mere hours before the vote took place.

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