These sanctions target individuals and entities in Venezuela involved in corruption, human rights abuses, and undermining democratic processes. The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on trade to pressure the Venezuelan government to restore democracy and respect human rights.
Program website | sanctionsmap.eu |
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Measures imposed | Asset freeze · Arms export restrictions · Restrictions on goods · Export control |
Target countries | Venezuela |
Issuing authority | Council of the European Union (Council); European Union |
Issuing country | European Union |
As part of the Common Foreign Security Policy the European Union publishes a sanctions list that is implemented by all member states.
Sanctions programs are created by governments and international organisations to impose measures on entities in response to specific events or situations.
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