*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2017 *

**Statement on the Situation in Venezuela **

*July 17, 2017 *

Yesterday the Venezuelan people again made clear that they stand for democracy, freedom, and rule of law. Yet their strong and courageous actions continue to be ignored by a bad leader who dreams of becoming a dictator.

The United States will not stand by as Venezuela crumbles. If the Maduro regime imposes its constituent assembly on July 30, the United States will take strong and swift economic actions. The United States once again calls for free and fair elections and stands with the people of Venezuela in their quest to restore their country to a full and prosperous democracy.

NOTE: The statement referred to President Nicolas Maduro Moros of Venezuela.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Venezuela situation*.*

*Names:* Maduro Moros, Nicolas*.*

*Subjects:* Venezuela : Democracy efforts; Venezuela : Political unrest and violence; Venezuela : President.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201700474.