The US imposed fresh penalties against Venezuela.

for example, the restrictive measures will apply to state oil and gas company, PDVSA. Washington will block the assets of the Corporation for $ 7 billion.

punishment will relate to the government of the country, of all political offices and agencies, including the Central Bank of Venezuela, as well as any persons who act in the interests " of the regime of Nicolas Maduro ".

The head of the U.S. Treasury Steven Mnuchin clarified that any purchase of Venezuelan oil have the ability to lead to blocking of accounts of customers.

The head of the opposition, Parliament of Venezuela Juan Guido gave the order to begin the reassignment of the boards of Directors of PDVSA and its us subsidiary Citgo.

He also appealed to the employees of these organizations working abroad, urging them to continue their activities." My commitment to the country is to ensure the continued operational and administrative work of the industry, " the statement reads.

PDVSA workers led by their chief Manuel Quevedo repeatedly spoken out in support of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

in early January, the Venezuelan Parliament elected Juan, Guido new Chapter. Last week, the politician declared himself President. A few minutes later he was recognized as head of the United States Donald trump and tried to convince the current head of the country Nicolas Maduro to give up power.

Russia continues to support Maduro.

Senior Commissioner of the U.S. administration said that Washington is considering all possible measures on the situation in Venezuela.



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