Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’
Summary
Venezuela criticized the European Council for renewing sanctions against the country until 2027, calling these actions ineffective. The sanctions, which began in 2017, include a ban on arms, travel restrictions, and asset freezes related to individuals involved in state repression. The European Council says sanctions will stay until Venezuela shows progress in human rights and democracy.Key Facts
- The European Council renewed sanctions on Venezuela until 2027.
- Sanctions include bans on arms, travel, and freezing assets of specific individuals.
- Venezuela first faced these sanctions in 2017.
- The European Council cites issues like undermining democracy and human rights violations as reasons for the sanctions.
- The Venezuelan government called these sanctions coercive and against international law.
- Sanctions impact 69 individuals as of January this year.
- The EU aims to pressure government officials, not the general population, with these sanctions.
- The EU's measures are different from U.S. sanctions, which also focus on the oil sector.
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