US hits Venezuelan power circle with fresh round of restrictions
Treasury Department puts new limits on 21 top-level Venezuelan officials after summer election issues. Move adds more names to already-existing no-fly and asset-freeze list
The US Treasury Department rolled-out fresh restrictions against 21 high-ranking Venezuelan officials who work with Nicolas Maduro; the move comes after disputed voting procedures during 07/2024 elections
The new-wave of sanctions targets key figures in Maduros inner circle including corrections chief intelligence director and presidential office minister (all accused of harsh responses to election-related events). These restrictions block their US assets and dont allow any financial dealings with American entities
The latest additions join dozens of other Venezuelan power-players already under US restrictions: including supreme court head various ministers and state prosecutors. The move shows how Washington keeps pressure on Maduros government - which it sees as non-democratic
