A group of twenty former senior U.S. officials, including four ex-U.S. ambassadors to Venezuela, has publicly called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to adopt a firmer stance against Nicolás Maduro, labeling him a 'virtual dictator' for undermining democracy in Venezuela. In an open letter, they criticized Maduro for 'trampling of the democratic process' and urged the Biden administration to 'reimpose sanctions' if the Venezuelan government continues to suppress democratic processes, particularly if it bars opposition candidates. This call for action highlights growing concerns over Maduro's authoritarian governance and its impact on Venezuela's political landscape.
🚨#SOSVenezuela🚨 Nicolás Maduro must face the full weight of US sanctions. The Biden Administration has been foolish in its pathetic appeasement of the narcodictatorship in #Venezuela.
🚨Nicolás Maduro must face the full weight of US sanctions. The Biden Administration has been foolisj in its pathetic appeasement of the narcodictatorship in #Venezuela.
Leftist leaders of Brazil, Colombia and others start criticizing #Venezuela's dictatorship. That's big news! But the leader of a major Latin American country continues to support Maduro! Read this: https://t.co/M7LMFjFLmF @miamiherald
That this is happening between two Latin American countries is a big deal - shows a lack of curation, a lack of housekeeping. Imagine if the Western Hemisphere had leadership with vision, leadership who led by example, leadership who truly believed in the common good of their… https://t.co/7zRiVkM1RQ
Former officials urge US to restore sanctions if Venezuelan opposition candidate remains barred - SPG
Twenty former United States officials urged the Biden administration to reimpose sanctions on #Venezuela if the current regime fails to live up to its democratic promises ahead of a looming expiration deadline. #oott https://t.co/IDZZP0Etvr
Proud to have signed this letter to Secretary Blinken. Nicolas Maduro is a virtual dictator who has brought ruin to a once thriving Venezuela. His actions have proven that he is not open to reform and democracy. It’s time to stop playing nice with him and the Chavistas. https://t.co/1gOZs19eDI
Twenty former senior U.S. officials — including four former U.S. ambassadors to Venezuela — signed an Open Letter to Secretary Blinken urging him to take a more vigorous stance on Maduro’s trampling of the democratic process in Venezuela. https://t.co/O4rz5dkevv