Arreaza denounced that the implication leaves in evidence the servile position of the European block with the United States (U.S.) regarding sanctions that violate International Law. | Photo: VTV
Caracas, August 3 (RHC)-- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza rejected Monday the aggressions carried out by the European Union (EU) against the institutionality of Nicaragua after the imposition of sanctions.
"Venezuela rejects the new aggression of the EU against the Government and democratic institutions of Nicaragua, by seeking to impose unilateral coercive measures on seven high-ranking State officials, including Vice President Rosario Murillo," said the Venezuelan foreign minister.
Arreaza denounced that the implication makes evident the servile position of the European block with the United States regarding sanctions that violate International Law. "It is again aligned with the practice of following the interventionist policies of Washington, which continues its interference against the Nicaraguan people, pressuring governments and international institutions to comply with its designs."
"We express our solidarity with the Government and people of Nicaragua in the face of this new cycle of aggressions, while vindicating its sacred right to take the pertinent actions contemplated in its legal system, to safeguard its independence and national dignity," concludes the communiqué issued by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza.
In addition to Vice President Murillo, the EU also imposed sanctions on the President of the Supreme Court, Alba Luz Ramos; the President of the National Assembly, Gustavo Porras; the Attorney General, Ana Julia Guido; the Presidential Advisor for Economic Affairs, Commander Bayardo Arce Castaño; the General Commissioners of the National Police, Fidel Domínguez Álvarez and Juan Antonio Valle; and the Director of Channel 8, Juan Carlos Ortega.
In a recent speech, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that despite the aggressions by the United States and the Europeans, the country will continue to advance in its development.
"We have to continue defending our right to develop the country by reaching an agreement, respecting the institutional framework," said the Nicaraguan president.
