Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Interpretative declarations:

       1. Article 21 (b):

       The Government of Venezuela understands this provision as referring to international adoption and in no circumstances to placement in a foster home outside the country.  It is also its view that the provision cannot be interpreted to the detriment of the State's obligation to ensure due protection of the child.

       2. Article 21 (d):

       The Government of Venezuela takes the position that neither the adoption nor the placement of children should in any circumstances result in financial gain for those in any way involved in it.

       3.  Article 30:

       The Government of Venezuela takes the position that this article must be interpreted as a case in which article 2 of the Convention applies.