U.S. issues Venezuela-related sanctions, targets five individuals

16 February 2019, Washington — The United States on Friday issued Venezuela-related sanctions as it ratchets up pressure on the country over an election it says was illegal. According to the U.S. Treasury, the sanctions target five individuals: Rafael Enrique Bastardo Mendoza, Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera, Ivan Rafael Hernandez Dala, Manuel Salvador Quevedo Fernandez and Hildemaro … More »