Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

EU extends sanctions on Venezuela until 2026

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 10 Jan 2025 23:47
3 Min Read

The sanctions include freezing the assets of the listed individuals, banning them from receiving funds, and prohibiting their travel to EU member states.

Listen
  • x
  • A woman holds a Venezuelan flag during the Saint John the Baptist feast in the San Agustin neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
    A woman holds a Venezuelan flag during the Saint John the Baptist feast in the San Agustin neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

On Friday, the Council of the European Union announced the extension of its sanctions against Venezuela for another year, citing ongoing concerns over alleged democracy and human rights violations. The restrictive measures will now remain in effect until January 10, 2026.

"The Council has decided to prolong the restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela for a further year, until 10 January 2026," the statement read.  

As part of this decision, 15 additional individuals have been sanctioned, including members of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), judiciary, and security forces, for their alleged involvement in undermining democratic processes and violating human rights. This brings the total number of sanctioned individuals to 69.

The sanctions include freezing the assets of the listed individuals, banning them from receiving funds, and prohibiting their travel to EU member states.

Read more: Canada sanctions Venezuelan officials over Maduro's election win

In July 2024, the CNE announced Nicolas Maduro as the winner with 52% of the votes, but the results were met with rejection from the opposition, the US, the EU, and several Latin American countries, which called on Venezuelan authorities to publish the election data.

Related News

US refiners offset Venezuela, Mexico losses with new oil sources

US threatens Venezuela: Accept deportees or face sanctions

The opposition contends that its own tally of polling station results showed González Urrutia, 74, securing more than two-thirds of the votes, though they failed to provide evidence before the courts to substantiate their claims.

The CNE, however, remains distrustful of European countries, citing past incidents where the Western-backed opposition was accused of orchestrating multiple assassination attempts on President Maduro, further straining relations with the EU and the US.

Venezuela's plight amid ongoing sanctions

The country has for years suffered severely from Western sanctions, which have caused several economic hardships, including hyperinflation, shortages of essential goods, and a sharp decline in living standards for its population.

Earlier in 2024, Venezuela made a hopeful bid to join the BRICS organization in an effort to gain some relief from sanctions.

However, during the last BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, Venezuela's application was vetoed, notably by Brazil, citing a "breach of confidence," as explained by Brazilian President Lula's senior advisor and former foreign minister, Celso Amorim.

The news of the veto came as a big shock for Caracas, after which the country's Attorney General Tarek William Saab accused Lula of faking an accident to sidestep a crucial BRICS summit so that Brazil's veto could come into force.

Saab said "direct sources" informed him that Lula staged his accident as a calculated excuse to avoid the summit, thereby facilitating Brazil's veto against Venezuela's BRICS membership bid.

Read more: Venezuela accuses Lula of staging accident to justify BRICS veto

  • Sanctions On Venezuela
  • Venezuela
  • 2024 Venezuela elections
  • Nicolas Maduro
  • Council of the European Union

Most Read

An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025
An explosion seen during an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, June 13, 2025 (AP)

If Iran is attacked again, geography of response may change: IRGC spox

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli soldiers drive on their armored personnel carrier back from inside the northern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Full occupation of Gaza on the table despite military's opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the audience at a conference in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Sunday, July 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu blamed for sabotaging Gaza captives deal, say their families

A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, Monday, July 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

China’s mineral export ban disrupts US defense supply chain

ap
Politics

Aid allowed by 'Israel' covers only 14% of Gaza's needs: Media Office

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS