Swiss officials cite international sanctions frameworks; Caracas has previously rejected similar measures.
Switzerland has frozen assets linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to Swiss authorities, as part of sanctions measures aligned with international actions. Officials did not immediately disclose the total value of the assets affected.
Swiss authorities said they have frozen assets linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing sanctions measures implemented under Switzerland’s international obligations. The announcement follows longstanding international pressure related to Venezuela’s political and human rights situation.
Officials did not provide a detailed breakdown of the assets or their estimated value, noting that such information can be subject to confidentiality and ongoing legal review. The freeze applies to assets determined to be linked to sanctioned individuals.
Switzerland, which is not a member of the European Union, often aligns its sanctions with EU or United Nations frameworks. Swiss officials said the measures are intended to enforce existing sanctions regimes rather than introduce new ones.
The government of Venezuela has previously rejected sanctions imposed by foreign governments, calling them illegal and politically motivated. As of publication, Caracas had not issued a public response to Switzerland’s latest action.
International legal experts note that asset freezes typically restrict access and transactions but do not constitute confiscation unless further legal steps are taken. Affected parties may have avenues to challenge measures in court.
The move adds to a broader set of international actions targeting Venezuelan officials. Swiss authorities said enforcement and monitoring will continue in accordance with the law.
