A group of twenty former senior U.S. officials, including four former U.S. ambassadors to Venezuela, has signed an Open Letter to Secretary Blinken, urging the Biden administration to adopt a firmer stance against Nicolas Maduro's regime in Venezuela. The letter accuses Maduro of undermining democracy and calls for the reimplementation of sanctions if his government does not fulfill its democratic obligations. The signatories express concern over Maduro's dictatorial actions and the negative impact on Venezuela's prosperity. Additionally, political repression in Venezuela has led to criticism from Latin American leaders, including those from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, who have voiced their disapproval of the regime's practices, such as sidelining opposition candidates and establishing an autocratic system.
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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