The United Nations Human Rights Chief has cautioned that the newest US sanctions on Venezuela will exacerbate the crisis for millions, further threatening food security in a country already facing shortages to daily essentials.
The move by the US is the most recent in a round of sanctions against Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, and includes authorisation for penalties against those who support Maduro’s government.
Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights Chief, says the sanctions fail to mitigate their impact on the most vulnerable of Venezuela’s population.