Washington, May 30 (Mercopress-RHC) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to impose sanctions on Venezuelans responsible for human rights abuses during anti-government protests, despite President Obama administration worries that they could threaten talks seeking to ease the unrest.
The bill would authorize the Obama administration to deny US entry visas to Venezuelans deemed responsible for rights abuses during three months of unrest and freeze their assets.
It passed by voice vote in the House, with backing from both Republicans and Democrats. A similar measure approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has not yet come before the full Senate.
“The United States Congress must stand ready to act on the cause of freedom and democracy around the globe,” Florida Republican Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said in a House speech seeking support for the bill.
Since anti-government demonstrations began in Venezuela in February, at least 42 people have been killed and more than 800 injured. About 3,000 people have also been arrested, with more than 200 still behind bars, sources said.
U.S. House of Representatives Vote Sanctions against Venezuela
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