The U.S. is seeking a United Nations Security Council vote on a new draft of a resolution on Venezuela, according to a diplomat at the U.N.
The resolution, which would likely face a Russian veto, stresses "the need to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and to facilitate unhindered access and delivery of assistance to all in need in the entirety of the territory of Venezuela in accordance with humanitarian principles," according to a draft of the resolution obtained by Bloomberg.
The document would also ask Security Council member nations to note "the constitutional authority of the democratically elected National Assembly" and "provide appropriate amnesties for civil and military officials in support of the National Assembly in the restoration of democracy and rule of law in Venezuela.
Violence has raged along Venezuela's borders as National Assembly leader Juan Guaido and his supporters _ which include the U.S. and 50 other nations _ amassed supplies at entry points in Colombia and Brazil. The aid was meant to sustain an oil-rich country brought low by years of corruption and mismanagement.
The humanitarian relief was also was meant to demonstrate the leadership of Guaido, 35, who claims the constitution makes him the rightful leader because autocratic President Nicolas Maduro stole last year's election.
