US puts Venezuelan intel officials on sanctions blacklist 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseThe US Treasury placed four senior Venezuelan military intelligence officials on its sanctions blacklist Friday, tying them to the death in custody of a navy captain who was allegedly tortured. “This action follows the arrest, physical abuse, and death of Venezuelan Navy Captain Rafael Acosta Arevalo,” the Treasury said. “The DGCIM, including these officials, has been accused of systemic human rights abuses and repressing dissent,” the Treasury said. It is only a matter of time before we can all begin to help the Venezuelans restore their democracy and restore their economy.”

Source: Manila Bulletin July 19, 2019 23:26 UTC