Venezuela National Assembly adopted a new law providing for a prison opinion for a period of 25 to 30 years for persons who promote or support foreign sanctions against the country.
The law, called the “Organic Law of the Liberator of Simon Bolivar against the imperialist blockade and in defense of Venezuela,” is aimed at introducing stiff measures against those who contribute to sanctions pressure on state structures or representatives of the authorities.
In the event of his signing by President Nicholas Maduro, not only imprisonment threatens violators for supporting sanctions or participating in their propaganda, but also a fine of up to 1 million euros.
In addition, the law provides for a lifelong ban on the occupation of government posts and political activities (up to 60 years) for actions such as calls for armed attacks on state institutions, participation in cyber attacks, provoking the riots or their support.
Foreign citizens living in Venezuela are subject to deportation with property confiscation.
for violation of the law.
According to the government, over the past 10 years, Venezuela has encountered more than 900 sanctions, most of which were initiated by the United States.
The House of US representatives discussed a bill known as the Bolivar law, which involves the introduction of new economic sanctions against Venezuela.
Opposition leader of Venezuela Maria Korina Machado supported this bill, expressing gratitude to the American congressmen for its introduction.
In response to November 23, the Venezuela Prosecutor General’s Office announced the beginning of the investigation against Machado, accusing her of state treason.