The U.S. government has extended a license protecting Citgo from creditors until mid-August. Concurrently, the Biden administration faces a critical decision on whether to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela as the April 18 deadline approaches. Discussions indicate that extending sanctions relief could send a negative message to other authoritarian regimes, while the U.S. also considers options to adjust its stance on Iran oil sanctions.
US signals Venezuela oil sanctions relief at risk as deadline looms https://t.co/XAHqekzFuk
The US must decide this week whether to reinstate oil sanctions on Venezuela, and it's far from a foregone conclusion, writes @lkassai https://t.co/6yo7GdlAGe
US signals #Venezuela oil sanctions relief at risk as deadline looms #oott https://t.co/reBpoRGmCE
Should the Biden administration reimpose sanctions on Venezuela? Extending relief beyond the April 18 deadline could send an unwelcomed message to other authoritarian leaders. The latest from Pivotal States: https://t.co/TFhA7aW4un
US has options to tighten, expand #Iran oil sanctions, but path forward is unclear #oott https://t.co/mb1Ca91n7s
U.S. extends license protecting Citgo from creditors through mid-August https://t.co/78Ji6sZJpt
U.S. extends license protecting Citgo from creditors through mid-August #oott https://t.co/gbe92VD4PC