As a result of the sanctions all assets of Nicolas Maduro subject to US jurisdiction are frozen
As the Trump administration slapped sanctions against eight members of Venezuela's Supreme Court
Unrest following the deadlock has led to the death of 29 people so far
Stymied in the legislature, the president's opponents are now seeking to remove him in a recall referendum
Protests, looting and violent crime have been mounting in Venezuela as the country reels from shortages of food, water, medicine and electricity
Maduro is preparing to unveil the scope of a new emergency decree as the opposition readies protests against what it calls a bid to cling to power