in the past hours, the first consulate in miami, scarlet salazar, has also declared for interim president guaido. i call on all responsible nations to recognize interim president guaido immediately. maduro has made clear that he will not recognize guaido or call for new elections. now is the time to stand for democracy and prosperity in venezuela. i reiterate the united states will hold venezuelan security forces responsible for the safety of all u.s. diplomatic personnel, the national assembly and president guaido. any violence against these groups will signify a gave assault on the rule of law and will be met with a significant response. now let me give the floor to steve mnuchin that will describe the sanctions we re imposing. thank you. today treasury took action