US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Venezuelan Officials

The United States has announced visa restrictions on a significant number of Venezuelan officials affiliated with President Nicolas Maduro. These measures are part of efforts to address issues related to undermining the country's electoral process, corruption, and human rights violations. Nearly 2,000 Venezuelans have been cumulatively affected by these bans.

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on a significant number of Venezuelan officials aligned with President Nicolas Maduro, citing their role in undermining the country's electoral process, a Biden administration official announced on Thursday.

In a briefing following the introduction of new sanctions on Venezuelans, the official—who did not disclose the identities of the targeted officials—revealed that Washington has cumulatively imposed visa bans on nearly 2,000 Venezuelans for actions that undermine democracy, corruption, and human rights abuses.

This move is part of the Biden administration's ongoing efforts to hold the Maduro regime accountable and promote democratic processes within Venezuela.

(With inputs from agencies.)