THE HAGUE – The Netherlands has reiterated that it does not recognize Nicolás Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela, citing the lack of credible proof of electoral victory and years of democratic decline under his rule.
In a detailed policy overview shared with Parliament, the Dutch government described Venezuela as having deteriorated into a dictatorship marked by corruption, repression, human rights violations, and its role in international cocaine trafficking. Nearly 70 percent of the population now lives in poverty, and around eight million Venezuelans have fled the country since 2015.
The Kingdom says it remains committed to supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela and will continue to do so through national, European Union, and international channels.