The European Union decides to maintain sanctions against the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela

The European Union reported this Monday that it decided to renew sanctions against officials of the Nicolás Maduro regime, accused of violating the human rights of citizens in Venezuela.

However, the organization explained that it will review the measures in six months, not annually, as it has done before.

The Council of the European Union announced the sanctions in a statement and explained that "it exceptionally decided to extend its restrictive measures until May 14, 2024."

The Maduro dictatorship rejected the resolution. In statements reported by the local newspaper El Nacional, Maduro called the measure "arrogant and illicit." He noted that such a decision "disqualifies them from participating in Venezuelan political processes."

Among those sanctioned, El Nacional noted, are Gustavo González López, whom the European Union points out committed serious human rights violations; Diosdado Cabello, who has "acted to undermine democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela"; Tareck el Aissami, "responsible for the serious violations of human rights carried out" by Sebin, and Sandra Oblitas, accused of undermining democracy as an official of the National Electoral Council.