Venezuela lawmakers back ban of up to 60 years on those supporting sanctions
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CARACAS, Nov 28 (Reuters) -Venezuela's ruling-party dominated National Assembly on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a law which could see bans of up to 60 years on those seeking public office, who have expressed or allegedly expressed support for the imposition of sanctions on the South American country.
The so-called Simon Bolivar Liberator law also includes measures to prosecute people in absentia and represents the latest move by President Nicolas Maduro's government to tighten regulation on everything from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social media following a contested presidential election.
The vote to approve the law comes after the United States House of Representatives approved the so-called Bolivar law, which would prohibit U.S. government bodies from hiring people who have business dealings with Maduro's government.
The Bolivar law, which needs final approval from the U.S. Senate, has been labeled "trash" by Maduro.
Temporary bans on opposition politicians are regular occurrences in Venezuela and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado had her 15-year ban on holding public office upheld in January.
Reporting by Vivian Sequera
Writing by Oliver Griffin
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