Venezuela to prosecute those supporting US sanctions

Venezuelan lawmakers voted Tuesday to prosecute those who supported recent U.S. sanctions against the country.

"We accept the call of President Nicolas Maduro to initiate, together with the competent state authorities, a historical judgment of treason against those engaged in the promotion of these immoral actions against the interests of the Venezuelan people," said Diosdado Cabello, a senior member of the Constituent Assembly.

Members of the body accused opposing politicans of supporting teh sanctions brought on by the government of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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