**US Congress Warns Secretary of State Nominee about Georgia’s Authoritarian Rule**
The US Congress has sent a letter to the nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, warning him about Georgia’s authoritarian rule and election rigging. The letter lists 25 names of people who are accused of being involved in elite corruption, propaganda, and repression.
**Key Points:**
* The letter highlights recent events in Georgia, including disputed elections, pro-European protests, and the persecution of civil society.
* It notes that while some US sanctions have been imposed on Bidzina Ivanishvili, the country‘s powerful leader, more needs to be done to hold his enablers accountable.
* The names listed include family members, government officials, businessmen, and judges who are accused of supporting Ivanishvili’s authoritarian rule.
**The List:**
Some of the individuals named in the letter include:
* Ekaterine Khvedelidze, Ivanishvili’s wife
* Aleko Ivanishvili, Ivanishvili’s brother
* Ucha Mamatsashvili, Ivanishvili’s cousin
* Kakha Bekauri, Chair of Communication Commission
* Natia Turnava, Acting President of the National Bank of Georgia
**What’s Next:**
The letter urges the Secretary of State to take action against these individuals and impose sanctions. This move is seen as an attempt to pressure the Georgian government to respect human rights and democratic values.
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