The United States Takes Action Against Maduro’s Improper Use of the Venezuelan People’s Air Carrier

You are subscribed to Secretary's Remarks for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. The United States Takes Action Against Maduro's Improper Use of the Venezuelan People's Air Carrier 02/07/2020 02:44 PM EST Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On February 7, the United States identified the Venezuelan state-owned airline Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronauticas y Servicios Aereos, S.A. (CONVIASA) as blocked property of the Government of Venezuela pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13884.  Instead of acting as a bridge between peoples, this airline is being used to ferry Maduro and his inner circle to confer with dictators, authoritarian regimes, and other criminals around the world.  As a result of this action, U.S. persons are on notice that they may not transact with this airline or these aircraft – to include chartering, contracting, refueling, or purchasing them – except as otherwise authorized. This action increases pressure on Maduro to negotiate seriously and open a path out of the crisis through a transitional government that will lead to free and fair presidential elections. We call on the international community to step up pressure on Maduro and further isolate him and his corrupt associates and other malign entities.  The United States is committed to supporting the Venezuelan people, interim President Juan Guaido, and the democratically elected National Assembly in their courageous struggle for Venezuela's democratic restoration.   Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520