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| Type | Person | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Jesus Rafael Suarez Chourio · Jesus Suarez Chourio · Jesús Rafael Suárez Chourio · Jesús Suárez Chourio · SUAREZ CHOURIO, Jesus Rafael | [sources] | |||
| Other name | Jesús Rafael Suárez Chourio | [sources] | |||
| Birth date | [sources] | ||||
| Place of birth | Caracas | [sources] | |||
| Gender | male | [sources] | |||
| Nationality | not available | [sources] | |||
| Country | Venezuela | [sources] | |||
| Citizenship | Venezuela | [sources] | |||
| Classification | National government (current) | [sources] | |||
| First name | JESUS RAFAEL · Jesus · Jesús · Jesús Rafael · Rafael | [sources] | |||
| ID Number | 9195336 | [sources] | |||
| Last name | Suarez Chourio · Suárez · Suárez Chourio | [sources] | |||
| Matronymic | CHOURIO | [sources] | |||
| Middle name | Rafael | [sources] | |||
| Patronymic | SUAREZ · SUÁREZ | [sources] | |||
| Second name | Rafael | [sources] | |||
| Title | Commander | [sources] | |||
| Wikidata ID | Q65501924 | [sources] | |||
| Position | Ancien chef de l’état-major du commandement en chef des forces armées (entre juillet 2019 et septembre 2020). · Ancien commandant en chef de l’armée nationale bolivarienne du Venezuela (jusqu’en juillet 2019). · Ancien général de l’armée nationale bolivarienne du Venezuela et ancien commandant de la Région de défense intégrale de la Zone centrale (REDI centrale) du Venezuela. · Former Chief of the General Staff to the Commander-in-Chief · Former Commander of Venezuela’s Comprehensive Defence Region of the Central Zone (REDI Central) · | [sources] | |||
| Education | Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army | [sources] | |||
| Address | ARAGUA, ARAGUA, VEN · Aragua · Caracas | [sources] | |||
| Source link | gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.fr · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · www.asambleanacional.gob.ve | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
President of the Defence and Security Committee of the non-democratically elected National Assembly since Jan 2021. Former Chief of the General Staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (between Jul 2019 and Sep 2020). Former Commander in Chief of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Army (until Jul 2019). Former General Commander of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Army and former Commander of Venezuela’s Comprehensive Defence Region of the Central Zone (REDI Central). Responsible for serious human rights violations by forces under his command during his tenure as General Commander of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Army, including the use of excessive force and the mistreatment of detainees. He has targeted the democratic opposition and supported the use of military courts to try civilian protestors.
Responsable de graves violations des droits de l’homme commises par les forces placées sous son commandement lorsqu’il était général dans l’armée nationale bolivarienne du Venezuela, dont l’usage excessif de la force et les mauvais traitements infligés à des détenus. Il s’en est pris à l’opposition démocratique et a soutenu le recours aux tribunaux militaires pour juger des manifestants civils.
General Commander of the Bolivarian Army The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
General Commander of the Bolivarian Army
Former Commander of Venezuela's Central Integral Strategic Defense Region of Venezuela's National Armed Forces; Former Commander of Venezuela's Aragua Integrated Defense Zone of Venezuela's National Armed Forces; Former Leader of the Venezuelan President's Protection and Security Unit
Venezuelan general
Belgium extends the European FSF sanctions list on the basis of a national terrorist list, issued by the National Security Council
Belgium · FOD
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
The register lists all persons, entities and vessels subject to asset freezing measures in force on French territory, pursuant to national, European and international (UN) provisions.
France · DGT
The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, re-exports, or transfers of items.
United States · ITA
A list of entities subject to fund and economic resource freezing procedures.
Monaco · Monaco
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Switzerland · SECO
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A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.
United States · GSA
Official register of individuals, entities, and vessel subject to UK sanctions under regulations made pursuant to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
United Kingdom · FCDO
Members of the National Assembly of Venezuela, the country's unicameral legislature.
Venezuela · Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela
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United Kingdom · OFSI
Consolidated information about individuals who have been banned from traveling to the European Union, released as part of the EU Sanctions Map.
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European Union · DG FISMA
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| Positions held | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position occupied | Start date | End date | |
| President of Venezuela | - | - | |
| Deputy of Venezuela | - | - | |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 | - |
| United Kingdom | Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation · UK | UK sanctions relating to Venezuela | - |
| Belgium | Federal Public Service Finance | EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Venezuela | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures Against Venezuela | - |
| European Union | Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union | EU Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Venezuela | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| European Union | Council of the European Union | - | - | - |
| United States | Office of Foreign Assets Control | Venezuela-Related Sanctions | - | - |
| Member of the National Assembly of Venezuela | - | - |