; (3) the United States supports the people of Venezuela in their efforts to advance representative democracy, human rights, and the rule of law within their country; and (4) the United States should make every possible effort to promote international recognition of the legitimacy of the presidential primary organized by the democratic Unitary Platform, and to support the registration and participation of Venezuelan migrants and refugees residing in the United States in the election. 3. Sanctions for certain actions relating to disqualification of Venezuelan presidential candidates (a) In general The President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person, including any current or former official of the Government of Venezuela or any person acting on behalf of that Government, that the President determines— (1) has prevented, or is responsible for ordering or otherwise directing the prevention of, any individual that the President determines to be an opponent candidate, or prospective opponent candidate, seeking presidential election (including María Corina Machado, Henrique Capriles, and Freddy Superlano) from participating in the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election