Trump administration adds Venezuelan foreign minister and judge to sanctions list, increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government
A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shouts slogans as a dummy depicting US President Donald Trump is prepared to be burned during the traditional"burning of Judas" on Easter Day at Venezuela square in Caracas. April 21, 2019.
A US statement issued on Friday says Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza along with a judge have been added to a growing list of Venezuelan officials designated for sanctions by the treasury department. The move is part of an effort by the Trump administration to press Maduro to leave office amid a deep political and economic crisis.
He had previously been jailed along with hundreds of other activists involved in protests against Maduro, according to human rights groups.
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