Venezuela: Council renews restrictive measures and lists a further 15 individuals in view of the situation in the country

14/01/2025
Posted by: Pambos Kyriacou

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The European Council has decided to prolong the restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela for a further year, until 10 January 2026.

Additionally, the Council reintroduced the travel restrictions applied to four individuals, which had been temporarily suspended in May 2024 with the objective of promoting the organisation of inclusive, credible and competitive elections in Venezuela in July 2024.

In light of the post electoral developments in Venezuela and the lack of progress towards a Venezuelan-led dialogue leading to the restoration of democracy and the rule of law, and in view of the continued grave human rights situation in the country, the Council has also decided to adopt restrictive measures against 15 additional individuals. These individuals are members of the National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE), the judiciary, and the security forces.

View the relevant announcement here

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Venezuela: Council renews restrictive measures and lists a further 15 individuals in view of the situation in the country

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