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U.S. Reinstates Venezuela Sanctions Ahead of July Elections

HeadlineApr 19, 2024

The Biden administration has reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela, saying President Nicolás Maduro has not enforced promised reforms ahead of July’s elections. Some U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry were lifted last year under the condition Maduro allowed opposition candidates to participate in the elections, but several have been banned from running.

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