US Imposes Sanctions On Chinese Firm Over Alleged Role In Venezuela Internet Crackdown

Washington DC, December 01: Taking a dig at china, United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC), accusing it of supporting President Nicolas Maduro's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela.

 

While slamming China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said that the Chinese firm provides cyber support and technical experts to state-run telecommunications providers that regularly block online autonomous newspapers and speeches by opposition members.

 

"Today, the United States is sanctioning CEIEC for supporting the illegitimate Maduro regime's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela. These efforts include restricting internet service and conducting digital surveillance against political opponents of the regime. CEIEC has provided software, training, and technical expertise to the regime's entities," Pompeo said in a statement.

 

The US Department of Treasury has said that CEIEC has been supporting the Maduro regime's malicious cyber efforts since 2017 and providing technical expertise to Venezuelan government entities, against the people of the country.

 

The US Department of Treasury has said that CEIEC has been supporting the Maduro regime's malicious cyber efforts since 2017 and providing technical expertise to Venezuelan government entities, against the people of the country.

 

"The illegitimate Maduro regime's reliance on entities like CEIEC to advance its authoritarian agenda further illustrates the regime's prioritization of power over democratic values and processes," said US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin.

 

"The illegitimate Maduro regime's reliance on entities like CEIEC to advance its authoritarian agenda further illustrates the regime's prioritization of power over democratic values and processes," said US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin.