Telecommunications equipment

It is prohibited to export equipment, technology or software intended primarily for use in the monitoring or interception by the Venezuelan regime of the Internet and of telephone communications on mobile or fixed networks in Venezuela as listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2017/2063. It is also prohibited to provide telecommunication or Internet monitoring or interception services and related financial and technical assistance.

EU

Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela

EU country specific

Venezuela

On 13 November 2017 the Council of the EU adopted restrictive measures in view of the continuing deterioration of democracy, the rule of law and human rights in Venezuela. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze can be imposed in relation to those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and those whose actions, policies or activities otherwise undermine democracy or the rule of law in Venezuela. The restrictive measures aim at fostering a credible and meaningful process that can lead to a peaceful negotiated solution. The measures can be reversed depending on the evolution of the situation in the country, in particular the holding of credible and meaningful negotiations, the respect for democratic institutions, the adoption of a full electoral calendar and the liberation of all political prisoners.