Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years.
The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election.
Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry has accused Brazilian officials of making ‘interventionist, rude statements’.
The Voluntad Popular party blames the Maduro government for death of co-founder Edwin Santos.
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Raul Gorrin Belisario, owner of Globovision, allegedly took part in $1.2bn scheme to launder corrupt oil money.
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela’s former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.
Colombian businessman Alex Saab will become new industry minister, in latest cabinet change since contested election.
Maduro government announces detention of five foreigners, including three US citizens, amid post-election crackdown.
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro’s contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in jail.
Foreigners have been arrested in Venezuela as officials describe a ‘CIA-led plot’ to assassinate President Maduro.
Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.
Washington says new penalties should prompt ‘deeper reflection’ by officials aligned with Venezuelan president.
Opposition leaders, including Machado, promise to continue ‘their fight’ against President Nicolas Maduro.
