Venezuela Sanctions
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U.S. seizes Iranian oil from four tankers en route to VenezuelaA senior U.S. official told The Associated Press that no military force was used in the seizures and that the ships weren't physically confiscated.WorldAug 13, 2020
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U.S. announces new sanctions on Venezuela following arrest of Guaido aideThe Treasury Department announcement came while the President Donald Trump met with leaders from five Caribbean nations, where Venezuela was at the top of the agenda.PoliticsMar 22, 2019
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Trump administration slaps new sanctions amid worsening Venezuela aid shortageMike Pence urged regional partners to freeze oil assets controlled by Maduro, transfer the proceeds to Guaido and restrict visas for Maduro’s inner circle.WorldFeb 25, 2019
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‘Going back would be a death sentence’: Venezuela unrest leaves severely ill children in limboThe children have become unintended victims of U.S. sanctions against companies tied to the embattled government of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.WorldFeb 23, 2019
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Russian state-owned bank freezes accounts of Venezuelan state oil company: sourceRussian officials have said they stand by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and have condemned opposition actions as a U.S.-inspired ploy to usurp power in Caracas.WorldFeb 17, 2019
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Bolton says U.S. may lift sanctions on Venezuelan military who defect from MaduroAside from one senior general, who recognized Guaido in a video and called on other members of the military to do the same, most of Venezuela's top military officers have not defected from MaduroWorldFeb 6, 2019
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Juan Guaido, Venezuela’s self-proclaimed president, says police agents visited his home"I will hold you responsible for any threat to my baby," Juan Guaido said at a public event in Caracas.Jan 31, 2019
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Violence breaks out after reported mutiny by national guard unit in VenezuelaSeveral men in military fatigues posted videos on social media in Venezuela, saying they will not recognize President Nicolas Maduro’s government.WorldJan 21, 2019
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U.S. slaps sanctions on top Venezuelan officials, including President Maduro’s wifeThe Trump administration on Tuesday slapped financial sanctions on four members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, including his wife and the nation's vice-president, on allegations of corruption.WorldSep 25, 2018
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Maduro brought face-to-face with Venezuela blackout woesVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faced two blackouts this week, amid his country’s growing struggle to keep the lights on.WorldAug 1, 2018
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