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    In Wake Of 'Sham Election,' U.S. Sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro

    The move freezes "assets of Nicolas Maduro [that are] subject to U.S. jurisdiction," the Treasury Department says. It's only the fourth time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a sitting head of state.
    by Colin Dwyer Jul 31, 2017 1 minute
    Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the results of Sunday's referendum to elect members of his constituent assembly. For this "fundamental assault on the freedoms of the Venezuelan people," the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on Maduro on Monday. / RONALDO SCHEMIDT / Getty Images

    Just one day after a nationwide vote to consolidate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's hold on power, the U.S. Treasury Department has leveled a new round of sanctions against the regime — this time against Maduro himself.

    "All assets of Monday, "and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with him."

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