New sanctions against horrific Venezuela

The United States announced Thursday sanctions against eight members of the Venezuelan Supreme Court.

The measure is linked to the support granted by the Supreme Court to President Nicolas Maduro, despite the massive turbulence among the population and the collapsing economy. The judges would also interfere with tasks assigned to parliament. In riots in Venezuela, tens of thousands of people have come to life in recent weeks.

US President Donald Trump called the situation in the country 'horrendously' and 'a shame for humanity. 'He said after meeting in the White House with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.