Venezuela Cancels EU Election Observers for July Presidential Vote

Government cites ongoing sanctions as reason for revoking EU's invitation while other international observers remain approved.

National Electoral Council head Elvis Amoroso announced the decision on state television.
EU had temporarily lifted some sanctions, but Venezuela deemed this insufficient.
President Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third term in the upcoming election.
The opposition, participating for the first time in a decade, faces significant hurdles.
Other international observers, including from the UN and CARICOM, will still attend.