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16:09 GMT 02.09.2024 (Updated: 17:18 GMT 02.09.2024)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US authorities have seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic, CNN reported on Monday, citing US officials.
US authorities claim that the plane was purchased in violation of US sanctions.
According to a US official, as cited by CNN, the United States is «sending a clear message» that nobody is «above the reach of US sanctions.»
The airplane was flown to Florida, the report added, citing unnamed officials.
According to preliminary information, Nicolas Maduro was not onboard.
Meanwhile, the US Department of Justice has said that Maduro’s aircraft was seized based on violations of export control and sanctions laws.
