It's Time for the U.S. to Hold Maduro Accountable

Statement

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), an original cosponsor of H.R. 4229, the Venezuelan Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, released the following statement after it was introduced by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL).

"Maduro and his cronies have unleashed a wave of severe oppression and frequent acts of violence against the Venezuelan people as they have peacefully taken to the streets to protest their legitimate grievances against their government. The brave Venezuelan people have been protesting rampant corruption, rising inflation rates, soaring unemployment, shortages of everyday products, increasing crime rates, and the erosion of human rights and political dissent. It is time for the United States to hold Maduro and his complicit thugs accountable for their gross violation of human rights, repression, and media censorship. This legislation demands a variety of substantial actions that names and shames these cowardly perpetrators. H.R. 4229 reaffirms Congress' solidarity with the people of Venezuela as they struggle to seek a better future."

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