US imposes sanctions against Hugo Chavez's brother

The United States imposed sanctions against eight citizens of Venezuela involved in the convening of the Constituent Assembly in the country. Among them was Assembly member Adan Chávez, brother of the late President Hugo Chávez.

in the list . In addition to Chavez, other members of the assembly and the presidential commission for its creation, as well as an official of the local Central Election Commission and one of the leaders of the national guard, were included

The US Treasury Department believes that "President Maduro swore in an illegitimate Constituent Assembly to strengthen his dictatorship," reports the Associated Press.

• In late July, the US imposed sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and more than a dozen other officials.
• In Venezuela, where a severe economic and political crisis has been going on for several years, in August 2017, the Constituent Assembly began its work, convened on the initiative of President Maduro and consisting of his supporters. The assembly declared itself the highest authority in the country.