Venezuela became a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 17 with 105 votes, despite fierce opposition from the United States.

As a result, Venezuela and Brazil have become two representatives for Latin America and the Caribbean in the United Nations Human Rights Council of 47 members. When the voting results were announced, a long round of applause came from the attending delegates.

Earlier, the US had been trying to lobby for countries not to vote for Venezuela, another regional representative, Costa Rica, was just nominated this month, to prevent the possibility of re-election of the General Administration. Nicolas Maduro.

However, in the secret ballot of 193 UN General Assembly members, Costa Rica received only 96 votes. Shortly after the voting results were announced, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft expressed opposition on Twitter, saying that Venezuela's election was "unfair".

Leaders of many UN member states warmly congratulated the victory of President Maduro's government. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza stated on television that it was a historical event, when Venezuela won a "fierce" lobby.

The Human Rights Council, founded by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights. This council may delegate independent claims in specific situations. The United States withdrew from the Human Rights Council in 2018, accusing it of repeatedly opposing Israel and not reforming its institution.