US Imposes Sanctions on Maduro Officials Following Disputed Election
The US sanctions 21 of Maduro's allies over alleged repressive actions after the July election, heightening diplomatic tensions in Venezuela.
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The US has sanctioned 21 officials aligned with Nicolás Maduro, citing their roles in suppressing protests after July's disputed election, which the US recognizes Edmundo González won. Sanctions target key members of the government and security forces. Maduro's administration has faced increasing isolation, with international observers questioning the election's legitimacy. González, declared president-elect, is in exile following a warrant for his arrest. The sanctions aim to pressure Maduro's government amidst claims of human rights abuses and repression.
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