Executive Council Statement
Venezuela
… of treason, civil rebellion, instigation of crimes, gang activity and devastation. These accusations appear to be an attempt to criminalize Mr. Ortega’s exercise of basic civil rights, civil protest and freedom of expression. Such an attempt would … of association, guaranteed in the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The AFL-CIO joins with the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions in condemning any action by the Venezuelan …