Biden administration imposes sanctions against Venezuelan President Maduro's 'cronies'
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The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and several of his affiliates Thursday for election fraud and other alleged crimes.
"President Biden's approach to foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere has been based on his belief that democracy is fundamentally vital for sustained economic prosperity and security," she said. "Now, Venezuela is no exception, and the blatant electoral fraud following the July 28 presidential elections must continue to be condemned and those obstructing democracy held accountable. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
"And that is why, to that end, today we took two important actions to hold Nicolás Maduro and his cronies accountable for their blatant electoral fraud, obstruction of a competitive and inclusive election and violation of the civil and human rights of the people." Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.