US adds Venezuela foreign minister to sanctions target list
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April 26, 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States on Friday added Venezuela's foreign minister and a judge who has ruled against Venezuelan opposition figures to a sanctions list aimed at forcing a change of government in the South American country.
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctions targeted Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza and Judge Carol Padilla, freezing any assets they have in the U.S. and barring American citizens or entities from financial dealings with them.
They join a growing list of Venezuelan officials designated for U.S. sanctions as Washington increases pressure on Venezuelan Preside...
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