Canada Targets Venezuelan Officials with Sanctions Amid Election Controversy

Canada sanctioned five Venezuelan officials over alleged activities undermining democracy, accusing them of fraudulently declaring President Maduro's election victory. The Canadian foreign ministry emphasized concern about destabilizing actions in Venezuela. Other nations, such as the United States, have imposed similar sanctions criticizing government repression.

On Tuesday, Canada imposed sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, alleging involvement in activities undermining democracy, particularly fraud claims concerning President Nicolas Maduro's election win.

The Canadian foreign ministry stated these individuals, including Caryslia Beatriz Rodriguez from Venezuela's Supreme Justice Tribunal, played roles in fraudulently declaring Maduro's victory in the July presidential election.

The move reflects ongoing international concern over the Maduro government's actions, mirroring similar recent sanctions by other countries, like the United States, aimed at addressing post-election violence and government repression.

(With inputs from agencies.)