AR SR30

The Arkansas Senate condemns the policies of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and expresses support for the Venezuelan people.

Documents that Venezuela has experienced rampant inflation, food scarcity, power outages, shortages, political turmoil, and rising crime rates under Maduro's presidency, with thousands fleeing to neighboring countries.

Identifies Maduro as a member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela whose government intervention in capital accumulation and market processes has created a negative business atmosphere.

Characterizes Maduro's policies as anti-business policies that distort markets, inhibit growth, and are inefficient and corrupt, resulting in a humanitarian catastrophe in Venezuela.