The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 16 Venezuelan officials in response to a contested election, emphasizing the ongoing repression and disregard for democratic processes under Maduro's regime.
A senior U.S. official stated that Edmundo Gonzalez clearly won the election, exceeding 80% of the vote according to the opposition's evidence, which Maduro's government denies.
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