Diaz-Balart: Oil Sanctions Critical to Pressure Maduro Regime, Protect People’s Resources
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was imposing sanctions against Venezuela’s oil sector. After Venezuela’s National Assembly Leader Juan Guaidó assumed the constitutional role as Venezuela’s interim President, the Venezuelan people intensified their demands for Nicolas Maduro to step down. Human rights groups report that Maduro and his thugs are responsible for at least 29 murders that have occurred since last week’s protests began.
“An overwhelming majority of nations in our hemisphere have recognized the legitimacy of interim President Juan Guaidó, and have begun working with him toward a transition toward democracy. Now is the time for others in the international community to stand with him and stand with democracy for the people of Venezuela. Hopefully, the Chavez-Maduro nightmare is nearing its end. I will continue to work with my colleagues and the administration to promote a free, prosperous future for the people of Venezuela.”
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