La decisión se ha adoptado a la luz de la actual crisis política, económica, social y humanitaria en Venezuela, con acciones persistentes que socavan la democracia, el Estado de Derecho y el respeto de los derechos humanos. Las medidas comprenden el embargo de armas y equipos destinados a la represión interna, así como la prohibición de viajar y la inmovilización de bienes a 36 personas incluidas en la lista que ocupan cargos oficiales y son responsables de violaciones de los derechos humanos o de socavar la democracia y el estado de Derecho. Texto Completo-> ConsejoEuropeo

The decision was taken in light of the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with persistent actions undermining democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. The measures include an embargo on arms and on equipment for internal repression, as well as a travel ban and an asset freeze on 36 listed individuals in official positions who are responsible for human rights violations and/or for undermining democracy and the rule of law. Full Text->EuropeanCouncil

The conclusions stress that the elections were a missed opportunity for democracy, held without a national agreement on electoral conditions, and failed to comply with the international standards for a democratic process. The Council reiterates the EU’s call for the guarantee of all political and civil rights, for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and for the freedom and safety of all political opponents. Full Text-> EuropeanCouncil