Canada sanctions eight Venezuelan officials for human rights violations

Canada has announced new sanctions against Venezuelan officials. The decision was made by Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. These sanctions are part of the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. The sanctions target eight senior officials in the Venezuelan government. They are accused of supporting human rights violations and undermining democracy in Venezuela. Canada hopes these measures will pressure Nicolás Maduro's regime to respect the wishes of the Venezuelan people. The new sanctions reflect similar actions taken by Canada and its allies earlier this year. They are aimed at preventing further violations against protestors, journalists, and opposition leaders in Venezuela. The eight individuals listed include Douglas Arnoldo Rico González and Carlos Enrique Terán Hurtado, among others. Canada is expressing strong concern over the actions of Maduro's government and its impact on Venezuelans and regional stability. Canada remains committed to supporting human rights and democracy in Venezuela and will continue to work against actions that threaten these values.