Chile and Costa Rica added to UN Human Rights Council while Venezuela loses reelection bid
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The United Nations Human Rights Council held elections for 14 of the council’s 47 seats this week, with the majority of General Assembly members voting for council members via secret ballot. Eight spots in the council are reserved for Latin America and the Caribbean, with two of those spots having been up for grabs this week. Chile and Costa Rica were elected to join the council, while Venezuela lost its reelection bid. Despite numerous human rights violations (for example, see
Chile and Costa Rica added to UN Human Rights Council while Venezuela loses reelection bid
Chile and Costa Rica added to UN Human Rights…
Chile and Costa Rica added to UN Human Rights Council while Venezuela loses reelection bid
The United Nations Human Rights Council held elections for 14 of the council’s 47 seats this week, with the majority of General Assembly members voting for council members via secret ballot. Eight spots in the council are reserved for Latin America and the Caribbean, with two of those spots having been up for grabs this week. Chile and Costa Rica were elected to join the council, while Venezuela lost its reelection bid. Despite numerous human rights violations (for example, see