White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has threatened Venezuela with more sanctions and “isolation” if its military continues blocking incoming humanitarian aid deliveries organised by the opposition.
“Venezuela’s military has a choice: Embrace democracy, protect civilians, and allow in humanitarian aid; or face even more sanctions and isolation”, Bolton wrote on Twitter on Saturday.
On Saturday, the Venezuelan opposition attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Venezuela that it has been stockpiling in the border regions in recent days in defiance of the legitimate government’s refusal to allow it in. Upon arrival, several trucks with aid were burnt on the border with Colombia, according to local media reports. The opposition, meanwhile, reported about 40 injured on the border with Colombia.