US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela
3 weeks, 5 days 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 agency, the director of an intelligence service and the minister of Maduro’s Office of the President. The Biden administration last week recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as Venezuela’s president-elect. In September, the U.S. government imposed sanctions against 16 allies of Maduro, accusing them of obstructing the vote and carrying out human rights abuses.

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UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
2 weeks, 5 days ago

UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The top United Nations human rights watchdog on Tuesday ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets and other electoral material as it investigates allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s election. The U.N. Human Rights Council announced the opening of the probe in a letter to several Latin American jurists who in October petitioned the U.N. agency …

Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
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3 weeks, 3 days 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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3 weeks, 4 days 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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3 weeks, 5 days 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 slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown
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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions
1 month ago

Venezuela launches treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado, accuses her of supporting US sanctions

Firstpost  

Opposition leader Corina Machado was accused of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection. In a statement, the prosecutor’s office said it has opened …

Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason
1 month ago

Venezuela opens investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason

CNN  

CNN — Venezuelan authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for alleged treason after she expressed support for a US bipartisan bill that seeks to block Washington from doing business with any entity that has commercial ties with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Machado - one of the country’s key opposition leaders - was banned from running …

US, Spain, and Czech Detained in Venezuela for Anti-Government Plot
2 months ago

US, Spain, and Czech Detained in Venezuela for Anti-Government Plot

Associated Press  

Venezuela has detained five more foreigners, including three Americans, for their alleged connection to a plot to destabilize the country. The interior minister has not provided any evidence to support the allegations, and the U.S. State Department has expressed concern about the safety of American citizens in Venezuela.

U.N. experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela after contested election
3 months ago

U.N. experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela after contested election

LA Times  

Protesters clash with police during demonstrations against the official election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection the day after the vote in Caracas, Venezuela, in July. Independent U.N. human rights experts said in a new report Tuesday that their findings show Venezuela’s government has intensified the use of the “harshest and most violent” tools of repression after the disputed July …

US denies involvement in plot to to overthrow President Maduro after three Americans arrested in Venezuela
3 months, 1 week ago

US denies involvement in plot to to overthrow President Maduro after three Americans arrested in Venezuela

The Independent  

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Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro
3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. State Department late Saturday confirmed the detention of a U.S. military member and said it was aware of “unconfirmed reports of two additional U.S. citizens detained in …

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro
3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro

NPR  

Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. State Department late Saturday confirmed the detention of a …

Venezuela says it arrested 3 Americans, 3 other foreigners in alleged plot to kill Maduro
3 months, 1 week ago

Venezuela says it arrested 3 Americans, 3 other foreigners in alleged plot to kill Maduro

LA Times  

The government of Nicolas Maduro, shown Aug. 28, said a U.S. Navy member was among those arrested in what it said was a CIA-led plot to kill the Venezuelan leader. Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. …

US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela’s president over accusations of obstructing the election
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election
3 months, 1 week ago

​One-man rule: On Venezuela’s disputed presidential election

The Hindu  

Venezuela’s disputed July 28 presidential election and the subsequent crackdown on the Opposition by the regime of President Nicolás Maduro have deepened the political divisions in the oil-rich country. According to the National Electoral Council, Mr. Maduro, President since 2013 upon the death of Hugo Chavez, won 51%, while his main opponent Edmundo González secured 43%. Mr. Maduro had already …

Venezuela’s Opposition cornered as Gonzales flees and Maduro digs in
3 months, 1 week 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 …

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws

China Daily  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, after being seized by US law enforcement officials is seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. WASHINGTON -- The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced Monday. "This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was …

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane

NPR  

The U.S. has seized Venezuelan President Maduro's plane toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP The United States has seized an airplane belonging to Venezuela's hard-line president, Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and taken it to Florida, the Justice Department said Monday. The Americas One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo One month after presidential vote, Venezuela remains in limbo …

Opinion: What President Biden can do to free Venezuela of Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate regime
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

New Indian Express  

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended access to the social media site X on Thursday, as he faced renewed pressure from a trio of friendly Latin American nations to release data proving his claimed reelection was valid. Election authorities declared Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote but have yet to release detailed results, leading left-wing allies Brazil, Colombia …

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Overwhelming Evidence': US Recognises Maduro's Opponent As Winner In Venezuela Election

News 18  

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential …

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote

Hindustan Times  

Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support as their leader urged the military not to "repress the people" a day after four died in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential victory. Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote Security forces had fired tear gas and rubber bullets Monday at protesters who claimed the election was …

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela elections: Nicolas Maduro wins third term as President, USA and many other nations question sanctity of elections

Op India  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his political opponent claimed victory in the national elections, a vote that was marred by accusations of fraud and counting irregularities, CNN reported. With 80 per cent of votes counted, Maduro secured more than 51 per cent of the vote, beating Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who got over 44 per cent of …

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote

Hindustan Times  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government were locked in a high-stakes standoff after each side claimed victory in a presidential vote that millions in the long-suffering nation saw as their best shot to end 25 years of single-party rule. Venezuela's Maduro and opposition are locked in standoff as both claim victory in presidential vote Several foreign …

To reelect Maduro or give opposition a chance after 25 years, Venezualan voters will decide on July 28
4 months, 3 weeks ago

To reelect Maduro or give opposition a chance after 25 years, Venezualan voters will decide on July 28

New Indian Express  

Yet, she kept on campaigning, holding rallies nationwide and turning the ban on her candidacy into a symbol of the loss of rights and humiliations that many voters have felt for over a decade. His government banned Venezuela’s most popular opposition parties and politicians from participating and, lacking a level playing field, the opposition urged voters to boycott the election. …

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
4 months, 3 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 …

What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about Venezuela’s election as Maduro faces the toughest race of his decade in power

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election for the first time in decades. His government banned Venezuela’s most popular opposition parties and politicians from participating, and in turn, the opposition urged voters to boycott the election. A more free and fair presidential election seemed like a possibility last year, when …

Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
8 months ago

Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition agreed Friday to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to President Nicolás Maduro in this summer’s election, acting one day before the deadline to formalize its candidate. Maduro’s administration has cracked down on the opposition before the July 28 presidential election despite promises to pave the way to fair elections …

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

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is considering additional measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ’s government after the South American country’s highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader. This comes after the U.S. government on Monday pulled back part of the sanctions relief it granted Venezuela last year, following through on its threat to do so after Maduro …

Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions

Al Jazeera  

The US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela’s elections was upheld. Venezuela has criticised Washington’s decision to reimpose oil and gas sanctions and warned it could halt deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants who are in the United States without documents. “If they take the wrong step of intensifying the economic aggression against Venezuela …

Venezuela: US moves to reimpose sanctions over Maria Corina Machado ban from presidential election
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela: US moves to reimpose sanctions over Maria Corina Machado ban from presidential election

CNN  

CNN — The US has reimposed economic sanctions against a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and says it could go on to reimpose further sanctions on the country’s oil and gas sector after Venezuela’s Supreme Court barred main opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado from running for president last week. While US economic sanctions against the mining company are unlikely to cause …

US reimposes some sanctions after Venezuela bans presidential hopeful
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US reimposes some sanctions after Venezuela bans presidential hopeful

Al Jazeera  

The United States has begun reimposing sanctions on Venezuela by restricting its mining sector after the South American nation’s top court upheld the disqualification of an opposition presidential hopeful. Any US companies doing business with Venezuela’s state-owned mining concern Minerven have until February 13 to complete a “wind down of transactions” with the company, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign …

Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate

Al Jazeera  

Maria Corina Machado had declared victory in the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary last October. Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has upheld a ban which prevents presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado from holding office, upending the opposition’s plans for elections planned for later this year. Machado, a former lawmaker, won the opposition’s independently run presidential primary last October with more than 90 …

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 …

US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed
1 year, 2 months ago

US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In response to Venezuela’s government and a faction of its opposition formally agreeing to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election, the U.S. agreed Wednesday to temporarily suspend some sanctions on the country’s oil, gas and gold sectors. The U.S. Treasury issued a six-month general license that would temporarily authorize transactions …

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 …

Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say
1 year, 3 months ago

Efforts to squelch democracy in Venezuela are increasing, U.N. rights experts say

LA Times  

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, shown at the presidential palace in Caracas last month, is up for reelection next year. A U.N.-backed panel investigating human rights violations in Venezuela said Wednesday that the South American country’s government has intensified efforts to curtail democratic freedoms with threats, surveillance and harassment as President Nicolás Maduro faces a reelection contest next year. Tappatá Valdez …

US sanctions Guatemalan officials over ‘undemocratic’ activity
1 year, 5 months ago

US sanctions Guatemalan officials over ‘undemocratic’ activity

Al Jazeera  

The United States government has slapped sanctions on 10 Guatemalan officials, including several accused of undermining democracy and targeting journalists, as the country contends with an ongoing electoral crisis. An election in crisis The report amplifies existing concerns over Guatemala’s fragile democracy, which has faced scrutiny in recent weeks as the country prepares for the second round of voting in …

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 …

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, offers support

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Russia and Venezuela reviewed some of their hundreds of bilateral agreements covering the financial, energy, agricultural and other sectors during discussions between their top diplomats and other high-level officials Tuesday in the South American country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil held a joint press conference in Caracas hours after the former …

Venezuela orders arrest of exiled lawmakers fighting Maduro
1 year, 11 months ago

Venezuela orders arrest of exiled lawmakers fighting Maduro

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s socialist government has ordered the arrest of three exiled former lawmakers at the forefront of renewed efforts to unseat President Nicolas Maduro. The opposition-controlled body is widely considered Venezuela’s last democratically elected institution, and although its five-year mandate ended in late 2020, it continues to function as a symbolic shadow to Maduro’s rubber-stamping National Assembly. On …

The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil
2 years, 1 month ago

The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil

NPR  

The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. In response to a crackdown on democracy by Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro, Washington in 2019 placed sanctions on the country's vital oil sector. Over Thanksgiving weekend, the U.S. Treasury announced it would authorize U.S.-based Chevron to resume limited oil operations in Venezuela after the Maduro regime and the political opposition …

Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives
2 years, 2 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, 5 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 …

US to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela
2 years, 7 months ago

US to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela

Associated Press  

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro himself is under indictment in the United States, accused of conspiring “to flood the United States with cocaine” and use the drug trade …

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