"The sanctions, first introduced in 2017, include an embargo on arms shipments to Venezuela, as well as travel bans and asset freezes on individuals linked to state repression. list of 3 itemsend of list In a statement shared by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil Pinto, Caracas said the sanctions are coercive and contrary to international law, adding that they underscore the European Union's lack of autonomy on the global stage."
"On Monday morning, the European Council announced its plans to renew sanctions on Venezuela until January 10, 2027, citing persistent actions undermining democracy and the rule of law and human rights violations under the administration of President Nicolas Maduro. The punitive measures include an embargo on weapons and military equipment, a ban on exporting equipment to Venezuela that could be used for internal repression such as light weapons, ammunition, and surveillance technology."
Venezuela condemned the European Council's renewal of sanctions until January 10, 2027, calling the measures coercive and contrary to international law. The sanctions, first applied in 2017, include an arms embargo, bans on equipment that could enable internal repression, travel bans, and asset freezes targeting individuals linked to state repression. The European Council cited persistent actions undermining democracy, the rule of law, and human rights violations under President Nicolas Maduro. The EU reported 69 people subject to measures by January and said sanctions will remain until tangible progress on human rights, rule of law, dialogue, and democratic transition is made.
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