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US sanctions Venezuela vice-president over trafficking claims
Source: BBC
US sanctions Venezuela vice-president over trafficking claims
13 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
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".
Mr Aissami was appointed last month by President Nicolas Maduro.
There was no immediate response from him or Mr Bello. but Mr Aissami has previously denied criminal ties.
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13 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
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".
Mr Aissami was appointed last month by President Nicolas Maduro.
There was no immediate response from him or Mr Bello. but Mr Aissami has previously denied criminal ties.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38964575