Venezuela's congress on Thursday passed a law punishing support for international sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro's regime with up to 30 years in prison.

Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a law which could lead to bans on holding public office of up to 60 years for those who express support for the imposition of sanctions on the South American country.

Venezuela's ruling-party dominated National Assembly on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a law which could see bans of up to 60 years on those seeking public office, who have expressed or allegedly expressed support for the imposition of sanctions on the South American country.