The Lima Group of Latin American countries and Canada on Monday urged the International Criminal Court to declare Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro's refusal to allow in
a "crime against humanity."
In its final statement, the group said: "the transition to
democracy must be conducted peacefully by Venezuelans within the framework of the constitution and international law, supported by political and diplomatic measures, without the use of force."
Colombia's Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said "any violent actions against
Guaido, his wife or family" would be met with a collective response from the
Lima Group through "legal and political mechanisms."
While there was unity in Bogota, the Lima Group itself is divided. Made up of 14 countries, four of those, including Mexico, were not present at the meeting.
Mexico has led a band within the group that has abstained from its tougher stances against Maduro and his government, although without directly opposing them.
Guaido has launched a bid to topple Maduro and set up a transitional government ahead of new elections.