The Treasury Department slapped sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending a clear signal of the Trump administration's opposition to his regime.
The move comes a day after Maduro declared a sweeping victory in a vote that will allow him to further consolidate his power in the crisis-torn nation.
"Yesterday's illegitimate elections confirm that Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in a statement.
Venezuela's attorney general lambasted the election, which established a new legislative body made up entirely of Maduro's supporters.
"This is the end of freedom of expression," Attorney General Luisa Ortega said.
Follow CNN's updates from on the ground in Venezuela.
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