Currently, the economic, financial, and commercial sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump administration have prevented Venezuela from accessing international markets.

As a consequence, the Venezuelan people's rights to health, food, and development have been systematically violated.

"We have the right, the obligation, and the responsibility to protect our people," Arreaza said at a press conference held after handing over the documentation of the case to the Hague court.

"The consequences of U.S. coercive unilateral measures are crimes against humanity and violate both international laws and the United Nations Charter."