Federal Chancellor considers "specific sanctions" and says pressure on Venezuela continues | Politics

Venezuela is going through a deep political, social and economic crisis. Inflation in the country already exceeds 1 000 000% per year; millions of citizens have fled the country in recent years; and opposition politicians denounced the political persecution by the government.

"Specific sanctions can help accelerate political change, in this case it would be necessary to see whether the sanctions would be compatible with Brazilian law and whether it would be really useful to accelerate the transition. continued diplomatic pressure for democratic transition, "said Ernesto Araújo.

Re-elected for a new term until 2025, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took office last month. Brazil, the United States, the European Parliament and part of the international community, however, do not recognize the legitimacy of Maduro in his duties.

Last week, President Jair Bolsonaro went so far as to say that he recognized the president of the country's National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as president of Venezuela. Guaidó is one of the main leaders of the opposition in Maduro.

According to the Brazilian Chancellor, Venezuela is experiencing a "situation of silent genocide" and the road to Maduro is "the gateway to the street".

According to the minister, one can think of "elements of pressure" against Venezuela.

"From the point of view of external pressures on the regime, the freezing of badets is a useful instrument," he said.