John Kirby revealed about US measures against Maduro officials / Photo: The Daily Signal
The White House warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday that if he does not “do the right thing” and publish the results of the July 28 election, the United States will take further action against Venezuela.
“We have issued sanctions. We’re not going to rule out anything in the future,” White House Homeland Security spokesman John Kirby said in a telephone press briefing.
Kirby added that Maduro “has options and decisions that only he can make” and “the first decision he must make is to publish all the data and election results so that everyone can see how these elections were conducted and how and to what extent the will of the Venezuelan people was actually fulfilled.”
The United States on Thursday sanctioned 16 Venezuelan officials, including members of the Supreme Court, the National Electoral Council (CNE) and the National Assembly, for “falsely” proclaiming Nicolás Maduro’s victory in the July 28 presidential election.
Sanctioned
Among those sanctioned are the president of the Supreme Court, Caryslia Rodríguez; the president of the Civil Registry and Electoral Commission of the CNE, Rosalba Gil Pacheco; and the vice president of the National Assembly, Pedro Infante Aparicio.
The State Department also banned “Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined Venezuela’s electoral process and are responsible for acts of repression” from entering the country, though it did not reveal their number or identities.
“Frankly, the most important decision for him right now is whether he’s going to do the right thing for the Venezuelan people. He has to make that decision. And if he doesn’t, we’re going to have to make some additional decisions on our own,” Kirby added.
In response to these sanctions, the Venezuelan government issued a statement rejecting, in “the strongest terms,” the “new crime of aggression committed by the Government of the United States of America against Venezuela, by imposing unilateral, illegitimate and illegal coercive measures on a group of state officials.”
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2024-09-15 19:25:07
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US Takes Stern Action Against Maduro Officials: John Kirby Warns of Further Measures
In a bold move, the White House has issued a stern warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, threatening to take further action if he fails to publish the results of the July 28 election. This warning comes after the US imposed sanctions on 16 high-ranking Venezuelan officials, including members of the Supreme Court, National Electoral Council, and National Assembly, for their alleged role in rigging the election.
Sanctions Imposed
The sanctions, announced on Thursday, target top officials accused of “falsely” proclaiming Maduro’s victory in the presidential election. Among those sanctioned are:
Caryslia Rodríguez, President of the Supreme Court
Rosalba Gil Pacheco, President of the Civil Registry and Electoral Commission of the CNE
* Pedro Infante Aparicio, Vice President of the National Assembly
In addition to these sanctions, the State Department has also banned ”Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined Venezuela’s electoral process and are responsible for acts of repression” from entering the United States. Although the exact number and identities of these officials have not been disclosed, the move sends a clear message to the Maduro regime.
John Kirby’s Statement
White House Homeland Security spokesman John Kirby emphasized that the US is not ruling out any future action against Venezuela. “We have issued sanctions. We’re not going to rule out anything in the future,” Kirby stated during a telephone press briefing.
Kirby reiterated that Maduro has options and decisions that only he can make, and the first decision he must make is to publish all the data and election results so that everyone can see how the elections were conducted and how the will of the Venezuelan people was actually fulfilled.
US Demands Transparency
The US is demanding transparency and accountability from the Maduro regime, emphasizing that the publication of election results is essential for ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. By withholding these results, Maduro’s government is denying the Venezuelan people their right to know how their votes were counted.
International Pressure Mounts
The US is not alone in its criticism of the Maduro regime. The international community has widely condemned the election as illegitimate, with many countries refusing to recognize the results. The European Union, Canada, and several Latin American nations have all voiced their concerns about the election’s transparency and fairness.
What’s Next for Venezuela?
As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the international community will not stand idly by while the Maduro regime undermines democracy and human rights. With the US taking a firm stance against the regime, it remains to be seen how Maduro will respond to the pressure.
Will Maduro relent and publish the election results, or will he dig in his heels and risk further isolation and economic consequences for his country? One thing is certain – the world is watching, and the people of Venezuela deserve a government that respects their rights and upholds democratic values.
Keywords: John Kirby, Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, election results, sanctions, US, White House, Homeland Security, State Department, Supreme Court, National Electoral Council, National Assembly, Caryslia Rodríguez, Rosalba Gil Pacheco, Pedro Infante Aparicio.
What sanctions have been imposed by the US on Maduro officials?
US Takes Stern Action Against Maduro Officials: John Kirby Warns of Further Measures
In a bold move, the White House has issued a stern warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, threatening to take further action if he fails to publish the results of the July 28 election. This warning comes after the US imposed sanctions on 16 high-ranking Venezuelan officials, including members of the Supreme Court, National Electoral Council, and National Assembly, for their alleged role in rigging the election.
Sanctions Imposed
The sanctions, announced on Thursday, target top officials accused of “falsely” proclaiming Maduro’s victory in the presidential election. Among those sanctioned are:
Caryslia Rodríguez, President of the Supreme Court
Rosalba Gil Pacheco, President of the Civil Registry and Electoral Commission of the CNE
* Pedro Infante Aparicio, Vice President of the National Assembly
In addition to these sanctions, the State Department has also banned “Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined Venezuela’s electoral process and are responsible for acts of repression” from entering the United States. Although the exact number and identities of these officials have not been disclosed, the move sends a clear message to the Maduro regime.
John Kirby’s Statement
White House Homeland Security spokesman John Kirby emphasized that the US is not ruling out any future action against Venezuela. “We have issued sanctions. We’re not going to rule out anything in the future,” Kirby stated during a telephone press briefing.
Kirby reiterated that Maduro has options
