Venezuela Faces Escalating Crisis After Disputed Election

The U.S. imposes new sanctions as Maduro clings to power despite widespread claims of electoral fraud.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting Venezuelan officials involved in alleged electoral fraud and repression.
Maduro's government has not released the official vote tallies, while the opposition claims their candidate, Edmundo González, won by a large margin.
International observers, including the U.N. and the Carter Center, have condemned the lack of transparency in the election process.
Prominent Latin American leaders such as Brazil's Lula and Colombia's Petro have urged Maduro to provide proof of his victory.
The political turmoil has led to increased regional tensions and fears of a new wave of Venezuelan migrants.