The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
Former Chief of the Capital District (Distrito Capital) until January 2018. Former General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) until 21 June 2017 The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
National Assembly (NA) (2021) Deputy for the Capital District and member of the NA’s Permanent Commission on Administration and Service. Chief of the Capital District (Distrito Capital) until January 2018. General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard until 21 June 2017. There are reasonable grounds to suspect he has been involved in repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Venezuela and involved in the commission of serious human rights violations committed by the Bolivarian National Guard under his command. Further, there are reasonable grounds to suspect that his actions and policies as General Commander of the Bolivarian National Guard, including the Bolivarian National Guard taking the lead in the policing of civilian demonstrations and publicly advocating that military courts should have jurisdiction over civilians, have undermined the rule of law in Venezuela.
OFSI Group ID
13583
What alternative names has Antonio Jose Benavides Torres used?
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Antonio Jose Benavides Torres
Chief
Primary name
Antonio José Benavides Torres
Where is Antonio Jose Benavides Torres located?
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Caracas
Venezuela
What are the personal details of Antonio Jose Benavides Torres?
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Male
Jun 13, 1961
Venezuela
National Assembly (NA) Deputy for the Capital District (since January 2021) and member of NA’s Permanent Commission on Administration and Services
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.