Last Updated: December 11, 2024
Omar José PRIETO FERNÁNDEZ
Position
Former governor of Zulia State (2017 - 2021).
Nationality
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
DoB
1969-05-25
Reg. ID
V-9761075 (other-Other identification number) (ID number)
Linked to
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L_202302500
Official reason
Former Governor of Zulia State (2017 - 2021). In this position he has undermined democracy and the rule of law in Zulia State. He was sworn in by the non-recognised National Constituent Assembly (ANC), after the legitimate winner of the election refused to be sworn in by the ANC. Omar José Prieto Fernández actively promoted the non-democratic elect...
Other Information
(Date of UN designation: 2021-02-22)
Date of listing
2023-11-13
Program information
Authority
EU
Program
Restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela
Regime
EU country specific
Target State
Venezuela
Measures
Asset freeze and prohibition to make funds available, Restrictions on admission
Sanctions Portfolio
- All assets of the listed persons and entities should be frozen. It is also prohibited to make any funds or assets directly or indirectly available to them. - Member states shall prevent the entry into, or transit through their territories through, of persons listed in Annex I of Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074.
Official Information
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 democ...
Program URL
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02017D2074-20221112