US Sanctions Venezuela Vice-President Over Trafficking Claims
The US has imposed sanctions on the new vice-president of Venezuela, accusing him of involvement in international drug trafficking. The order adds Tareck el-Aissami to the US narcotics “kingpin” sanctions list “for playing a significant role in international narcotics trafficking”. Sanctions were also slapped on wealthy businessman Samark Bello, described as Mr Aissami’s “primary frontman”. … Read more