The United States is reassessing its sanctions policy on Venezuela after the country's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, referred to as Maduro's kangaroo court, upheld a baseless ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's candidacy for president, as well as that of Henrique Capriles. This decision has been condemned for undermining the prospects of a competitive presidential election, contrary to the Barbados electoral roadmap agreement's commitments. The Biden administration, which had previously eased sanctions in hopes of promoting democracy—a policy now criticized as failed—is under pressure to reimpose sanctions, especially in light of the 2024 U.S. election year. Critics argue that the administration's negotiations with Maduro's evil socialist regime have been ineffective, as the Venezuelan president has also jailed supporters of the opposition. The situation is compared to a 'Real Oil-For-Fake Democracy Plan' and is seen as a test case in sanctions leverage. Concerns are also raised about the potential increase in Venezuelan migrants to the U.S. if free elections are not held. Despite the electoral backsliding, experts are skeptical about the U.S. reimposing another round of harsh sanctions.
Despite Venezuela's electoral backsliding, the US seems unlikely to reimpose another round of harsh sanctions, experts say https://t.co/EDTFn5xvb2
Despite Venezuela's electoral backsliding, the US seems unlikely to reimpose another round of harsh sanctions, experts say https://t.co/xTCIVuoyjl
“The worsening violence in Ecuador in recent years has led to a rapid surge in Ecuadorian migration, and the deteriorating conditions will undoubtedly accelerate that trend,” @benjamingedan, director of @TheWilsonCenter @LATAMProg, tells @FoxNews.
I warned the Biden Admin when they broadly eased sanctions in their deal with Maduro that follow through would be everything. The news out of Venezuela should result in sanctions being immediately reimposed and not lifted until Ms. Machado is able to run in a truly free election. https://t.co/GSyKSYxySv
#Venezuela’s opposition candidate @MariaCorinaYA Machado warns of a huge increase in the already record numbers of Venezuelan migrants heading to the U.S. if dictator Maduro fails to hold free elections this year. Read here what she told me: https://t.co/7TlgF1paki @miamiherald https://t.co/XiGQZJc4Ry
US Condemns Ban on Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Candidacy and Puts Sanctions Relief under Review https://t.co/8wqYFAbdBI
Biden admin slams 'political targeting' of Venezuela opposition leader banned from running for president https://t.co/tpVyxx1bDr
Venezuela has become a test case in sanctions leverage. https://t.co/qn0UH4zy6t
US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader's candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review https://t.co/g3Xqi13VfF
Biden's Real Oil-For-Fake Democracy Plan Ruined After Venezuela Blocks Opposition Leader's Presidential Run https://t.co/8Pn7g0Wxei
Biden began lifting sanctions against Venezuela on mere promises of a free and fair election. Now the country's highest court, clearly under the influence of Maduro, has disqualified his leading opponent as presidential candidate. Biden's response? https://t.co/nJvxKoBEgC
LOL...Im shocked I tell you...if you remember they gave sanction relief for Mauro's promise of "free and fair" elections (never negotiate with a dictator. Yet, another policy fail for the US) > The United States is reviewing its sanctions policy against Venezuela after a court… https://t.co/oDVvYlvWRO
US reviewing Venezuelan sanctions policy in wake of court decision - State Dept https://t.co/wfIFr58nzg
IRONY: The Biden regime is threatening to levy sanctions against Venezuela after its Supreme Court upheld the disqualification of the leading presidential candidate. President Maduro has also jailed supporters of the opposition candidate. https://t.co/xvraCCxHrE
US reviewing Venezuelan sanctions policy in wake of court decision - State Deptartment #oott #Venezuela https://t.co/4apcC02FWq
U.S. statement on the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice’s decision to disqualify @MariaCorinaYA and @hcapriles, contrary to the commitments made by Maduro and his representatives under the Barbados electoral roadmap agreement ➡️ https://t.co/DTyFtNDM7y
What will the Biden administration do now on Venezuela? I think it’s important to remember they see sanctions as a “failed” policy — and that 2024 is an election year in US. A short 🧵
As I told @nytimes, Biden’s challenge is to react to this in a way that keeps elections in play and doesn’t trigger a further crackdown (think Nicaragua). How do you coerce a regime that’s endured crippling sanctions and multiple coup attempts? https://t.co/HZ3OQubiD2
🚨#SOSVenezuela🚨The US must not only reimpose sanctions on Nicolas Maduro’s criminal cartel, but impose the harshest international pressure yet. Biden’s pathetic negotiation with Maduro shows the Administration’s sympathy for this evil socialist regime! https://t.co/vkmKiwj5Hf
Venezuelan Supreme Court Rulings and the Barbados Agreement - United States Department of State https://t.co/AMYDtdnVoJ
The decision by Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice to uphold disqualifications of @MariaCorinaYA and @hcapriles undermines a competitive presidential election. Based on this action and targeting of opposition and civil society, the U.S. is reviewing our sanctions policy.
Going to go on a limb here: lifting economic sanctions to spur democracy in Venezuela seems to have fallen short https://t.co/X15NouJrAH
🧵1/3 I am horrified but not at all surprised that Maduro’s kangaroo court upheld its baseless ban on Maria Corina Machado’s candidacy for president. https://t.co/JoHpi4hs45