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The United States has announced a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on the day he was sworn in for a third six-year term in office.
The inauguration ceremony was overshadowed by accusations from the international community and Venezuelan opposition leaders.
Rewards have also been offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. A new reward of up to $15 million has also been offered to Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino.
The UK also issued sanctions against 15 senior Venezuelan officials, including judges, members of the security forces and military officials.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said those sanctioned were responsible for "undermining democracy, the rule of law and human rights violations".
Foreign Secretary David Lammy went on to describe the Maduro regime as a "fraud".
Also on Friday, the EU said it was expanding "restrictive measures" against Venezuela because of the "lack of progress... leading to the restoration of democracy and the rule of law." The bloc also sanctioned 15 other Venezuelan officials.
Canada also imposed new sanctions on what Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly called Maduro's "shameless actions."
Joly said Canada "will not tolerate the erosion of the democratic process or the suppression of citizens seeking to express their rights."
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