The Organization of American States (OAS) "does not have the least intention to issue any condemnation against Venezuela," OAS Secretary-General José Miguel Insulza told AFP.

His statements came following Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez' threat to leave the organization if OAS censored Venezuela over the cases of alleged infringement of freedom of expression under investigation by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

"The only institution with a capacity to make sanctions in OAS is the Permanent Council, through the General Assembly. As far as I know, and I think I know this all right, there has never been a claim or criticism or request for the Council to take actions regarding Venezuela," Insulza declared.