This decision was taken "considering that the deputy Juan Guaido has refused to present his sworn statement (...) has systematically violated our Constitution (...) has usurped public functions and has performed actions with foreign governments which have harmed Venezuela's People," the Comptroller General said explaining his agency's decision. 

The sanction against the U.S.-backed opposition politician stems from violations of the Organic Law of the Comptroller General, all of which could not be dismissed because the lawmaker refused to justify his income sources. More specifically, it is the consequence of a "fiscal fraud," that is, the legally unjustified use of more than US$100,000 to fund more than 91 trips inside and outside Venezuela.