US sanctions Maduro’s foreign minister
5 years, 8 months ago

US sanctions Maduro’s foreign minister

CNN  

CNN — The United States sanctioned two individuals tied to Nicolas Maduro’s regime, including his foreign minister, on Friday – the latest effort by the Trump administration to force the Venezuelan leader to step down. The US Treasury Department designated Jorge Arreaza, the minister of foreign affairs, and Carol Bealexis Padilla de Arretureta, a judge who was, according to the State Department, “associated with the March 21 detainment of Interim President Juan Guaido’s Chief of Staff Roberto Marrero.” “The United States will not stand by and watch as the illegitimate Maduro regime starves the Venezuelan people of their wealth, humanity, and right to democracy,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement. “Treasury will continue to target corrupt Maduro insiders, including those tasked with conducting diplomacy and carrying out justice on behalf of this illegitimate regime.” In a statement, the State Department accused Arreaza of being “at the forefront of the former Maduro regime’s attempts within the international community to thwart the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people.” “Padilla’s designation is a reminder that the ongoing detention of Roberto Marrero and the acts of intimidation against President Guaido and his supporters by the former Maduro regime will have consequences. On Thursday, State Department special representative Elliott Abrams expressed optimism that Maduro would capitulate from power and maintained that “all options are on the table.” He also called on European allies who have recognized Guaido to increase pressure on the Maduro regime.

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More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 day, 19 hours ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

The Hindu  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country's packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to oust …

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy
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1 day, 21 hours ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

India Today  

MIAMI: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to …

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as crimes against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses support for the measures. The bill, approved by the unicameral National Assembly, implicitly targets leading opposition leaders, many of whom have supported economic sanctions as a means …

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venezuela approves bill targeting domestic supporters of US sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Assembly passes law that would ban officials who support international sanctions from holding office for up to 60 years. Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a measure that would implement steeper penalties for those who support US sanctions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. On Thursday, the country’s National Assembly passed the so-called Simon Bolivar Liberator law, which bans officials who …

US sanctions more Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aides after alleging election theft
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions more Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aides after alleging election theft

Hindustan Times  

The US sanctioned 21 officials it said supported Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s effort to defy results of an election that the country’s opposition and Washington say he lost. FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro The current and former Venezuelan officials — including cabinet ministers and their relatives, as well as from the upper tiers of the country’s national guard and …

US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in the country responded to July’s disputed presidential election. The security and cabinet-level officials sanctioned by the Department of the Treasury include the head of the nation’s corrections …

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown

Al Jazeera  

The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests. “Maduro and his representatives’ repressive actions in the wake of the Venezuelan presidential election are a desperate attempt to silence the voices of its citizens,” Bradley Smith, the acting undersecretary of the Treasury Department, said in a statement. “Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election did …

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government on Thursday responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and carrying out human rights abuses. Venezuela’s electoral authorities declared Maduro the victor hours after polls closed, but unlike previous presidential elections, they never released detailed vote tallies to …

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results
3 months, 4 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegitimate’ election results

Al Jazeera  

Washington says new penalties should prompt ‘deeper reflection’ by officials aligned with Venezuelan president. Washington, DC – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan judicial and election officials whom it accuses of helping President Nicolas Maduro certify his controversial election win earlier this year. A senior US administration official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said …

U.S. sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing election
3 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing election

LA Times  

Since he was declared winner of a disputed election, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government has been accused of carrying out repressive measures, including arbitrary detentions, intimidation tactics and killings. The U.S. government on Thursday responded to Venezuela’s disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and carrying out …

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in
4 months ago

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in

The Hindu  

Venezuela's battered opposition is running out of options for challenging President Nicolas Maduro's claim to have won re-election. Mr. Maduro's disputed win in the July 28 election is challenged not just by the opposition or historic geopolitical rivals such as the United States, but also by leftist allies of Venezuela such as Brazil and Colombia. The opposition published copies of …

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
4 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime

LA Times  

With flags and voting receipts in hand, thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets in Caracas and worldwide to protest Nicolás Maduro’s refusal to recognize his overwhelming defeat in the presidential election a month ago. After talks with the United States in Qatar last year, Maduro’s government promised to allow free and fair elections. “Maduro spreads them between his …

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How do you solve a problem like Maduro? U.S. treads fine line on Venezuela

LA Times  

Previous efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have failed. The Biden administration is treading a thin line as it attempts to usher Venezuela’s dictator out of office without falling into the costly traps that vexed previous U.S. governments and angered Latin American allies. “We would hope to see all parties take the steps that we have done,” State Department …

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle

Al Jazeera  

In his tenure Maduro has seen an economic meltdown as GDP contracted 70 percent and 7.7 million Venezuelans fled in search of work. But even if Gonzalez wins,” Rodrigo acknowledged, “I’m not sure he can transform the country like Chavez did.” During his tenure, Chavez successfully used high oil prices – the lifeblood of Venezuela’s economy – to double Venezuela’s …

Venezuela's opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Venezuela's opposition is rallying behind …

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. “There’s no sanction, no threat, that today can damage our efforts to build a …

U.S. to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal

The Hindu  

The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country's government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year. In response to those "democratic developments," the U.S. Treasury Department "has issued General Licenses authorizing transactions involving Venezuela's oil and gas sector and gold sector," and is "removing the ban on secondary trading" in …

Venezuela’s government and US-backed faction of the opposition agree to work on electoral conditions
1 year, 2 months ago

Venezuela’s government and US-backed faction of the opposition agree to work on electoral conditions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government and a faction of the opposition formally agreed Tuesday to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election, including scheduling the contest for the second half of 2024. The government’s representatives and the opposition’s delegates also agreed to “promote” with electoral authorities various measures to update the country’s voting …

How are US sanctions affecting life in Venezuela?
1 year, 6 months ago

How are US sanctions affecting life in Venezuela?

Al Jazeera  

On Tuesday, June 13 at 19:30 GMT: For more than 15 years, the United States has been imposing a wide variety of economic sanctions against Venezuela, claiming the South American country has aided in drug trafficking, According to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research, sanctions led to more than 40,000 deaths from 2017-2018. They’ve also increased …

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela
2 years ago

U.S. looks for opportunity in demise of Guaidó, whom it recognized as ‘interim president’ of Venezuela

LA Times  

Juan Guaidó had the backing of the U.S. and other nations in his claim to Venezuela’s presidency, but he proved unable to unseat Nicolás Maduro. But for the last year, it has not made sense.” Guaidó, at the time a minor opposition figure who was elected head of the National Assembly, declared himself the legitimate president of Venezuela in January …

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?
2 years ago

Is West’s opposition to rule by Venezuela’s Maduro fragmenting?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition rejects the Western choice for president, Juan Guaido, leaving Nicolas Maduro firmly in power. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has stayed in power with support from Russia, Cuba, China, Turkey and Iran as his country’s economy has crumbled. Opposition politician Juan Guaido declared himself president three years ago and was backed by the West – but he is on the …

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives
2 years, 3 months ago

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a rare softening of hostile relations, Venezuela freed on Saturday seven imprisoned Americans in exchange for the United States releasing two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years on narcotics convictions. Referring to the men only as Venezuelans “unjustly imprisoned” in the U.S., the Maduro government in a statement said it “welcomes …

US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties
2 years, 6 months ago

US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Senior U.S. government officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to bring home detained Americans and rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives. President Nicolás Maduro confirmed the visit during televised remarks, saying the delegation would meet …

US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list
2 years, 6 months ago

US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list

Al Jazeera  

Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, an ex-national treasurer, was put on blacklist in 2017 on charges of undermining democracy. The United States has lifted sanctions against a relative of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, weeks after Washington said it was taking steps to encourage dialogue between Maduro’s government and the US-backed Venezuelan opposition. The US Department of the Treasury confirmed on Friday …

Venezuela’s Maduro in Iran for political and economic talks
2 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro in Iran for political and economic talks

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro arrived Friday in the Iranian capital of Tehran on a two-day state visit, the country’s state-run media reported. A high-ranking political and economic delegation from Venezuela, which like Iran is under heavy U.S. sanctions, is accompanying Maduro on the visit, following an invitation from Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi. Iran this week started …

Iranian oil minister meets Venezuela’s Maduro in Caracas
2 years, 8 months ago

Iranian oil minister meets Venezuela’s Maduro in Caracas

Al Jazeera  

Venezuelan leader says talks aimed at deepening ‘ties of brotherhood and cooperation in energy matters’. Iran’s oil minister has paid an official visit to ally Venezuela where he met President Nicolas Maduro and discussed ways to “overcome” the effects of sanctions imposed by the United States against both nations, according to officials. Owji’s visit to Venezuela came just weeks after …

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, US confirm talks amid Russia crisis

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro says he has agreed on an agenda for future talks with United States officials after meeting a delegation from Washington over the weekend, the first high-level discussions between the two countries in years. “Last Saturday night a delegation from the government of the United States of America arrived in Venezuela, I received it here at the …

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
2 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela's Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The goal is to consider how to “incorporate not only the political parties that …

US eases crippling Venezuela sanction, allows propane deals
3 years, 5 months ago

US eases crippling Venezuela sanction, allows propane deals

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government on Monday moved to ease a crippling sanction imposed by the Trump administration on Venezuela by allowing companies to export propane to the troubled South American country, a step that could mitigate a shortage that has pushed people to cook on charcoal or wood grills. “The intimidation has never stopped us,” said Guaidó, who …

EU targets Venezuela envoy in tit-for-tat expulsions
3 years, 10 months ago

EU targets Venezuela envoy in tit-for-tat expulsions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union retaliated against Venezuela on Thursday, declaring the head of the country’s delegation to the 27-nation bloc “persona non grata,” a day after the South American nation expelled the head of the EU’s mission there. Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said she was declared persona non grata on orders from President Nicolás Maduro, after EU foreign ministers …

UN envoy draws rebuke for bid to relax Venezuela sanctions
3 years, 10 months ago

UN envoy draws rebuke for bid to relax Venezuela sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces in Venezuela cry foul saying UN representative is falling into ‘regime propaganda’ of Nicolas Maduro. A UN envoy said US and EU sanctions on Venezuela were worsening a humanitarian crisis and recommended that the United States relax the measures, drawing criticism from the country’s opposition, who labelled it on Friday as “regime propaganda”. “We regret the rapporteur’s imprecisions …

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the clock winding down on his term, U.S. President Donald Trump shielded tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants from deportation Tuesday night, rewarding Venezuelan exiles who have been among his most loyal supporters and who fear losing the same privileged access to the White House during the Biden administration. The last-minute reprieve — in sharp contrast …

US sanctions tech company for aiding Maduro election gambit
4 years ago

US sanctions tech company for aiding Maduro election gambit

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on an Argentine-owned technology company for helping Nicolás Maduro carry out recent legislative elections boycotted as fraudulent by the U.S.-backed opposition. He added that Maduro’s reliance on Ex-Cle as well as recently-sanctioned Chinese technology firm CEIEC “should leave no doubt that the December 6 legislative elections were fraudulent and do not reflect …

US issues new Venezuela-related sanctions over recent elections
4 years ago

US issues new Venezuela-related sanctions over recent elections

Al Jazeera  

The United States has issued sanctions against two individuals and a company that it alleges played a role in “fraudulent elections” in Venezuela earlier this month, a move that was rejected by President Nicolas Maduro as “stupid”. In a statement on Friday, the US Treasury Department said it had sanctioned Ex-Cle Soluciones Biometricas CA, a biometrics company, for providing material …

Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with US after Biden win
4 years, 2 months ago

Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with US after Biden win

Al Jazeera  

The United States has led international pressure to force Venezuela’s socialist leader from power, backing rival Guaido and imposing sanctions. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that he would work to resume “decent, sincere” political dialogue with the United States, a country with which his government maintains tense relations, once Joe Biden assumes the presidency in January. “In time …

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses
4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. secretly deports Venezuelans even as Trump assails their government’s abuses

LA Times  

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, under whom the country has descended into a humanitarian crisis, has been a focus of the Trump administration. The Trump administration secretly deported numerous Venezuelans this year, even as it sought to overthrow their country’s government because of horrific abuses of its citizens, a senior Democratic senator said Friday. law forbids the forcible …

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly : 8:10 p.m. At the talks, Ghani said, “the Afghan people have a clear and urgent priority: a cease-fire.” He called on the 192 other members of the General Assembly to help achieve a “sovereign, united and democratic Afghanistan.” The Afghan president says that outcome would show “how our collective …

Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions
4 years, 3 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Beleaguered leader urges end to ‘coercive measures’ while opposition leader calls for ‘decisive action’ to oust Maduro. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the United Nations General Assembly to rally against United States sanctions imposed on his country, as well as its allies including Cuba, Nicaragua and Syria. “We must demand the cessation of all unilateral coercive measures, of …

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions
4 years, 6 months ago

Venezuela’s Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after sanctions

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday ordered the European Union’s ambassador to leave the country, hours after the bloc that’s pushing for a democratic transition hit several officials loyal to the socialist leader with sanctions. Maduro’s order, given in an address on state television, follows stiff financial measures imposed by the EU against 11 Venezuelans, including Luis …

US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on narco-terrorism charges
4 years, 9 months ago

US indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on narco-terrorism charges

Al Jazeera  

In rare action, US offers up to $15m reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro. The United States Department of Justice has announced that it has indicted Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and several key aides on charges of narco-terrorism. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said the charges and rewards being offered showed the Trump administration’s “desperation” …

U.S. indicts Venezuelan President Maduro on drug trafficking charges
4 years, 9 months ago

U.S. indicts Venezuelan President Maduro on drug trafficking charges

LA Times  

The Trump administration announced sweeping indictments Thursday of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and some of his associates on federal drug-trafficking and related charges, in a major escalation of the U.S.-led campaign to topple Maduro and his socialist government. Gen. William Barr at a news conference in Washington, allege that Maduro and members of his inner circle conspired with rebels from …

The Man (And The Mission) Behind Trump’s Clash With Venezuela
4 years, 11 months ago

The Man (And The Mission) Behind Trump’s Clash With Venezuela

Huff Post  

At a campaign-style rally in Miami last February, President Donald Trump issued a clear warning to Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader of Venezuela whom Trump had wanted to oust from the day he entered the White House two years prior. “A new day is coming in Latin America,” Trump proclaimed, taking aim at not only Maduro but also the remnants …

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro
4 years, 11 months ago

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido says he would not talk with Nicolas Maduro

CNN  

London CNN — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has said that he would not engage in dialogue with Nicolas Maduro, despite the embattled president’s recent overture to sit down with his political rival. He added: “We are asking for something simple: fair, free presidential elections.” The US has been a big supporter of Guaido’s fight, applying its own pressure on …

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia
4 years, 11 months ago

Pompeo meets with Venezuelan opposition leader in Colombia

CNN  

CNN — Almost one year to the day after the United States recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as that country’s legitimate president, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo re-emphasized the US’ support in his first face-to-face meeting with Guaido. “For the Venezuelan people, I want you to know that your President is a great leader who wants to take your …

US sanctions Cuba’s Castro for supporting Venezuela’s Maduro
5 years, 3 months ago

US sanctions Cuba’s Castro for supporting Venezuela’s Maduro

Al Jazeera  

The sanctions block Raul Castro and his immediate family from entering the United States, Pompeo says. The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba‘s Raul Castro, along with his children, as it continues to pressure its long-time foe for supporting the government of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. “As First Secretary of Cuba’s Armed Forces, Castro is responsible for Cuba’s …

New round of US sanctions targets Venezuelan oil shipped to Cuba
5 years, 3 months ago

New round of US sanctions targets Venezuelan oil shipped to Cuba

Al Jazeera  

US Treasury says Cuba-based entities are circumventing sanctions on Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA. The United States Department of the Treasury targeted four groups and four vessels on Tuesday for moving Venezuelan oil to Cuba in violation of Washington’s sanctions, it said in a statement. Since the US imposed sanctions on Venezuela‘s state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela, SA in January, …

US sanctions on Venezuela could exacerbate crisis, UN warns
5 years, 5 months ago

US sanctions on Venezuela could exacerbate crisis, UN warns

Al Jazeera  

Sanctions will worsen situation for millions in terms of access to food and health, human rights chief says. The US move, which follows repeated rounds of sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, includes the authorisation of penalties against “foreign persons” who provide support to his government. ‘Significantly exacerbate crisis’ Bachelet said she was concerned businesses and financial institutions were “likely …

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’
5 years, 5 months ago

US claims latest Venezuela sanctions put Maduro ‘on notice’

CNN  

Washington CNN — As the Trump administration touted the latest action in its campaign targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his government condemned the move as “economic terrorism against the Venezuelan people.” On Monday night, President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order banning Americans from doing business with Maduro’s government and freezing its assets and associated entities unless specifically exempted. …

Trump announces new sanctions on Venezuelan government
5 years, 5 months ago

Trump announces new sanctions on Venezuelan government

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Monday announced the US would expand its existing sanctions against Venezuela with an executive order banning Americans doing business with President Nicolas Maduro’s government. It marks an escalation from the already expansive US measures against the Venezuelan government since the start of the country’s chaotic political and economic crisis earlier this year. In …

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

The latest updates as the power struggle between Venezuelan President Maduro and opposition leader Guaido intensifies. Friday, May 10 Venezuela’s Maduro says ex-intel chief helped plan ‘coup’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday called his former intelligence chief Manuel Cristopher a “traitor” and said he had helped plan a military uprising called for by the opposition on April 30, which …

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