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US Sanctions 21 Officials Aligned with Nicolas Maduro for Election Fraud Following July 28 Vote

Nov 27, 2024, 03:46 PM

The United States has imposed sanctions on 21 high-ranking officials in Venezuela, marking a significant response to the controversial presidential election held on July 28, 2024. These sanctions target individuals aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, who are accused of attempting to undermine the election results that both the Venezuelan opposition and Washington claim he lost. The announcement comes four months after the election, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding Maduro's regime and its handling of post-election dissent. The U.S. Treasury Department stated that these officials were involved in leading a crackdown on opposition forces following the election.