# Venezuela to leave International Criminal Court, cites bias

Venezuela has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, accusing the tribunal of bias against the government. The move challenges the ICC's authority and undermines global efforts to prosecute crimes against humanity. This decision signals deepening tensions between Caracas and international legal institutions.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/venezuela-to-exit-international-criminal-court-accusing-it-of-bias?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:32:12 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/27/chad-to-join-raft-of-withdrawals-from-international-criminal-court?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:20:26 +0000