Summary
- The United States has imposed sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials following President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed election victory.
- The sanctions target members of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, Supreme Court of Justice, and other government officials involved in repression and censorship.
- Doubts about the legitimacy of the election have been raised due to voter intimidation and political repression against opposition voters.
- Political repression continues in Venezuela as questions remain about how the opposition plans to challenge Maduro’s rule.