United States to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela

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Thursday, April 18, 2024 04:14:27 PM UTC

Supporters embrace opposition leader Maria Corina Machado during a rally in San Antonio, Venezuela, April 17, 2024. The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing Nicolas Maduro's efforts to consolidate his rule.

The Biden administration is reimposing oil sanctions on Venezuela, following President Nicolas Maduro's broken post-election promises for democratic reform.

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