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Washington Cranks Up Pressure on Maduro Regime Amid Allegations of Electoral Fraud
The regime of Nicolás Maduro is once again facing the full wrath of the United States as Washington ramps up pressure over what many observers are calling **“outright theft”** of democracy in Venezuela. In a recent press call, senior officials in Joe Biden’s administration confirmed that they are preparing to unleash a new wave of sanctions targeting Maduro’s henchmen. This comes on the heels of opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia’s anticipated return to Caracas on January 10, determined to reclaim his leadership role amid a corrupt power structure.
Targeting the Enforcers of Oppression
These impending sanctions will directly impact 21 notorious figures within Maduro’s brutal regime, including leaders from the Bolivarian National Guard, the National Police, and other state-sanctioned forces. According to reliable sources, these entities are the very same that are responsible for violently suppressing peaceful protests and executing arbitrary arrests in the wake of the stolen elections on July 28.
“The world must know the **truth about Venezuela**!”
Washington has made it abundantly clear that they recognize González Urrutia’s rightful victory and have extended every opportunity for Maduro to “do the right thing” and embrace democracy—but he has responded with even more repression and violence.
A Dire Warning to the Maduro Regime
One source firmly emphasized, “It is paramount that the voice of the Venezuelan people be amplified,” but lamented how Maduro’s security apparatus has relentlessly pursued and detained opposition supporters. The **brutality** has been staggering—peaceful gatherings are met with retaliatory violence, and an arbitrary arrest order against González Urrutia forced him to flee to Spain.
Seizing Assets and Global Isolation
As these sanctions come to fruition, the Treasury Department plans to seize the assets of these 21 regime leaders within the United States and prohibit all transactions that could aid this oppressive regime. Furthermore, visa restrictions will blanket numerous Maduro officials who have disrupted electoral integrity and ignored their moral obligations.
More Sanctions in a Long Line of Measures
- Over 180 Venezuelan officials already sanctioned by the Biden administration.
- Significant restrictions on travel to the United States for regime officials.
- Heightened international scrutiny on the Maduro government.
González Urrutia, who boldly declared himself the victor following the Carter Center’s investigation of the elections—despite Maduro’s refusal to publish the findings—has reaffirmed his commitment to return and assume the presidency. “I am morally prepared,” he stated, to face whatever consequences await him.
Waiting for a Reckoning
Amid this chaos, White House insiders remain tight-lipped about a potential meeting between President Biden and González Urrutia before his return. However, they have reiterated their unwavering support for the man they consider the **legitimate President of Venezuela**, alongside a genuine commitment to uphold the will of the people.
“The cry for freedom from Venezuela will not go unheard. We stand with the people!”
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