Venezuela's Maduro denounces Rio Pact travel ban
Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas
On Wednesday, all signatories of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance including the United States banned 29 Venezuelan officials from travelling within their borders.
The officials include the country’s president Nicolas Maduro and his close allies.
The move came as part of diplomatic efforts to step up pressure on Maduro and push him to step down.
The Venezuelan president condemned the move, saying that the regional countries which adopted the restrictions were following the hostile and meddling policy adopted by the US government.
He added that the move violated international law and affected all Venezuelans while striking a defiant tone.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido welcomed the ban.
But on the street, Venezuelans voice concerns. Many are worried that the restrictions will further harm the country’s economy and make trade more difficult.
The Rio Treaty was invoked by the United States and its allies in September to facilitate further collective action against Maduro’s government. The move was condemned by Caracas as part of US attempts to launch a military coup to topple the government.
As the US and its allies ramp up efforts to oust Maduro, the new sanctions hit the country's stability and economy. Nonetheless the government promises to fight back through legal channels.
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