Venezuela: Council renews sanctions until 14 November 2020

Summary:

The Council of the European Union decided on 11 November 2019 to renew sanctions against Venezuela over actions undermining democracy, the rule of law and the respect for human rights.

Further information:

The restrictive measures were extended for a further year, until 14 November 2020. The measures include an embargo on arms and on equipment for internal repression as well as a travel ban and an asset freeze on 25 listed individuals in official positions. These measures are intended to help encourage democratic shared solutions in order to bring political stability to the country and allow it to address the pressing needs of the population. The targeted measures are flexible and reversible and designed not to harm the Venezuelan population.

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