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Maduro blasts EU ‘colonialism’ after further sanctions
Decision allows Germany’s spooks to use informants and other tools to spy on the far-right party’s activities nationwide
VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro has slammed the European Union for arrogance and “old colonialism” after it proposed further sanctions on the country.
The European Council issued a statement after a meeting on Monday which referred to “targeted and reversible restrictive measures” to be taken swiftly against Caracas.
It is understood that the sanctions will target top Venezuelan officials and could come into effect as soon as June 25.
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