Venezuela, economic sanctions

Venezuela Passes Targets Dissidents Making Support for International Sanctions a Crime Against Humanity
The new law targets opposition leaders, criminalizing support for U.S. sanctions with convictions carrying sentences of at least 25 years in prison.
Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as a crime against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses support for the measures.
Venezuela’s New Law Targets Opposition with Sanctions as Crimes Against Humanity
Venezuelan lawmakers have passed a controversial law that labels economic sanctions, such as those imposed by the United States, as crimes against humanity. This decision has raised alarms both inside and outside the country,
Venezuela lawmakers vote for tougher measures on supporters of sanctions
Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a law which could lead to bans on holding public office of up to 60 years for those who express support for the imposition of sanctions on the South American country.
Venezuela Lawmakers Back Ban of up to 60 Years on Those Supporting Sanctions
Venezuela's ruling-party dominated National Assembly on Thursday unanimously voted to approve a law which could see bans of up to 60 years on those seeking public office, who have expressed or allegedly expressed support for the imposition of sanctions on the South American country.
New Venezuela Law Punishes Support For Sanctions With Heavy Jail Terms
Venezuela's congress on Thursday passed a law punishing support for international sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro's regime with up to 30 years in prison.
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US to sanction Maduro-aligned officials, to put pressure on Venezuela’s president to accept election results
The United States announced new individual sanctions Wednesday on more than 20 officials aligned with Venezuela’s ...
More Oil for Fewer Migrants: Trump Is Urged to Make Deal With Venezuela
Lobbying efforts push for negotiations with strongman Nicolás Maduro instead of seeking regime change.
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The Case for Engagement With Venezuela
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US sanctions more allies of Maduro over alleged post-election crackdown in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás ...
Venezuela’s Maduro Summons TikTok Official Over Deadly Challenge
President Nicolás Maduro said the country’s highest court summoned TikTok officials to Venezuela over viral challenges that ...
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Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever'
María Corina Machado leads the political opposition in Venezuela, and for months, she has done so while in hiding.
The siege at the Argentine Embassy in Venezuela continues: Pedro Urruchurtu warns that they have cut off water service
Democratic opposition leader Pedro Urruchurtu, international coordinator of ‘Comando Con Vzla’, denounced on the night of ...
Venezuela Creditors Plan to Compete With Elliott Over Citgo
At least two Venezuela creditors are planning to submit bids for US-based refiner Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s parent in a ...