Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its irrevocable decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia citing perceived geographic bias against Global South nations as the justification. The announcements, reported by multiple officials, also describe the move as a response to the court’s alleged unequal treatment of Africa and Latin America. The withdrawal process is expected to take several months to complete under the Rome Statute, and analysts say it could affect Venezuela’s international standing and its appeal to foreign investors, though direct financial sanctions from the ICC are not anticipated. The government has repeatedly linked the decision to concerns about sovereignty and impartiality in international justice, noting past ICC actions against Venezuelan officials as part of the controversy. Reports from Reuters and other outlets corroborate the formal notification and frame the move within ongoing diplomatic tensions between Caracas and the ICC.