The statement said that sanctions were imposed against Rafael Enrique Bastardo Mendoza, commander of the Venezuelan police special forces (FAES), and Ivan Rafael Hernandez Dala, commander of military counterintelligence (DGCIM).

It is noted that the sanctions were imposed because of the alleged involvement of these individuals in gross violations of human rights.

In July, the United States added ten individuals and 13 companies from Venezuela to the list of sanctions.