Arms export

It shall be prohibited to export arms and related materiel of all types to Venezuela. The prohibition shall not apply to the execution of contracts concluded before 13.11.2017 or to ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. Related technical or financial assistance and services are also prohibited.

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.