US issues Venezuela-related sanctions over alleged fraudulent elections
Maduro, who has accused the US of trying to overthrow him to gain control over Venezuela's oil, lashed out at Pompeo in response to the announcement.
Venezuela's Presidente Nicolas Maduro wipes the sweat from his forehead during a session of the National Constituent Assembly at Palacio Federal Legislativo in Caracas, Venezuela August 10, 2017(photo credit: CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS/ REUTERS)
