Venezuela Condemns New U.S.Visa Restrictions Amid Rising Diplomatic Strains

The Venezuelan government has officially denounced the latest visa restrictions imposed by the United States, which target specific officials and their families. Caracas characterizes this policy as an unjust attempt to criminalize Venezuelan citizens, viewing it as a direct affront to national sovereignty and a continuation of Washington’s interventionist approach in Latin America. This progress comes at a time when Venezuela is grappling with severe economic instability and political unrest, further intensifying the already fragile relationship between the two countries.The repercussions of these visa limitations are expected to ripple through diplomatic channels, complicating efforts toward resolution.

Venezuela’s Firm Opposition: Viewing U.S. Visa Measures as Criminalization

In an official declaration, Venezuelan authorities expressed vehement opposition to the new U.S. visa regulations, condemning them as deliberate acts aimed at criminalizing Venezuelans abroad. These measures impose rigorous barriers on visa approvals for government officials and their relatives—a move interpreted by Caracas as an infringement on its sovereign rights.

The government argues that such policies not only damage bilateral ties but also reinforce negative stereotypes about Venezuelans internationally, exacerbating social stigmatization amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.

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