**US House Passes “MEGOBARI Act”, A Strong Warning to Georgian Leader**
The US House of Representatives has passed the “MEGOBARI Act” with an overwhelming majority, sending a strong message to Georgia’s leader, Ivanishvili. The act aims to impose severe sanctions on him and his inner circle if they continue to suppress democracy and human rights in the country.
According to Tina Bokuchava, chairwoman of the United National Movement, the passage of the act is a clear warning to Ivanishvili that he will either relinquish power or face harsher sanctions from the Trump administration. Financial sanctions will also be imposed on his propagandists and corrupt business elite who sustain his Russian-backed regime.
**Bipartisan Support for Georgia**
The adoption of the “MEGOBARI Act” demonstrates that the US offers bipartisan support to Georgia, with 168 Republicans and 181 Democrats voting in favor of the act. This shows that the Georgian people’s Euro-Atlantic choice has broad support in the United States, which will define future US policy towards Georgia.
**Ivanishvili’s Regime Faces Isolation**
Tina Bokuchava accused Ivanishvili of suppressing democracy and human rights in Georgia, particularly targeting the youth through severe repression. She warned that his regime is facing isolation from the international community and that it’s time for him to relinquish power and announce new elections.
**Next Steps: Senate and International Pressure**
The United National Movement leaders will travel to the US next week to work intensively in the Senate to ensure bipartisan support for the “MEGOBARI Act” there as well. Bokuchava emphasized that the passage of the act is a clear warning to Ivanishvili’s regime and that it’s time for him to understand that his time is up.
**The Road Ahead**
As Georgia faces increasing international pressure, the adoption of the “MEGOBARI Act” marks an important step towards isolating Ivanishvili’s regime. The only way out for the country and its leader is to hold new elections, release political prisoners, and restore democracy and human rights. With united efforts, the Georgian people can achieve this and move towards a more European and Euro-Atlantic future.
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