Venezuelanalysis

The Venezuelan government has rejected the Biden administration’s latest employment of “worn-out intervention strategies” by recognizing former opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as “president-elect.” The statement emphasized that Venezuela would respond with “firmness” and “dignity” to “any attempt to undermine stability or incite violence.” Caracas has broken diplomatic ties with Paraguay's President Santiago Peña for hosting González in what the Venezuelan government has called an act of subordination to “the interests of foreign powers.” Read the article → https://shorturl.at/qpLo7 #Venezuela#Washington#Paraguay#NicolásMaduro#EdmundoGonzález#JoeBiden

The US has sanctioned 21 Venezuelan officials, including military commanders, intelligence heads, and ministers, freezing their US-based assets and restricting visas. Caracas condemned the measures, calling them part of a 'failed regime change policy.' The sanctions come after Washington supported the opposition's disputed election claims. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/ggDjj #JoeBiden#OFAC#sanctions