US Weighs New Sanctions on Venezuela Following Disputed Election

The U.S. considers visa restrictions and oil license revocations in response to alleged election fraud in Venezuela.

The U.S. is studying the imposition of new sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and the potential revocation of oil company licenses.
Brian Nichols, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, emphasized the need for democratic transition and consultation with allies.
The July 28 election saw President Nicolas Maduro declared the winner with 52% of the vote, but local vote tallies have not been disclosed.
Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez claims a landslide victory based on voting machine receipts uploaded online by his observers.
The U.S. and other international bodies refuse to recognize Maduro's victory, citing a lack of evidence and calling for the release of detained opposition members.