The United States has begun reinstating sanctions on Venezuela's mining sector and is considering not renewing a license for the oil and gas sectors in response to the Venezuelan Supreme Court's decision to bar opposition leader María Corina Machado from running in the upcoming presidential election. The U.S. had previously offered sanctions relief as part of a diplomatic approach to encourage democratic reforms in Venezuela. The move to block Machado, who has vowed to stay in the race, has been criticized as undermining the possibility of free elections. The U.S. has set an April deadline for Maduro's government to reverse the decision and uphold the Barbados Agreement, which includes allowing all candidates to compete and freeing political prisoners. Venezuelan officials have stated they are prepared for the reimposition of U.S. sanctions and have rejected the possibility of a substitute opposition candidate. Additionally, the EU has issued a strong statement regarding the ban on opposition politicians, and Venezuelan bonds have experienced a selloff following the U.S. warning. Venezuelan oil production, at a four-year high, is expected to decline by 30% if the U.S. follows through on threats to reinstate sanctions on the nation.
US Threatens To Reimpose Sanctions On Venezuelan Oil Sector https://t.co/6AOTcb95aj https://t.co/JVOnFKsEoa
White House rejects calls for return to maximum pressure on Maduro after elections setback https://t.co/CGl1FMINmb
The US warned Tuesday it was ready to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil industry unless opposition candidates are allowed to run against President Nicolas Maduro, a threat Caracas rejected as "blackmail." https://t.co/nRoKYzWHff
White House rejects calls for return to maximum pressure on Maduro after elections setback (w/ @DelgadoAntonioM) https://t.co/Rjo1KfiGav
The U.S. is considering additional measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ’s government after the South American country’s highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader. https://t.co/hbsutwrHgv
US considering more measures against Venezuelan President Maduro after pulling some sanctions relief https://t.co/UlFqDtJa1i
Return of US oil sanctions on Venezuela to hit revenue, fuel imports https://t.co/giA9taEar0
⚠️ RETURN OF US OIL SANCTIONS ON VENEZUELA TO HIT REVENUE, FUEL IMPORTS Full Story → https://t.co/AxPj81WzuO
It’s ironic that the failing international efforts to restore Venezuela’s democracy are overshadowing El Salvador’s troubling election. After all, the lesson from 🇻🇪 is the need for early action when an elected leader is dismantling democratic institutions, as is occurring in 🇸🇻. https://t.co/IQdTcBsteT
Reuters- A reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sectors would hurt the OPEC country's ability to collect cash from its oil exports, crimp new energy investments, and raise the risks of domestic fuel scarcity https://t.co/Zu3nB4VA7H
I released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s swift and forceful response to the failure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s regime to honor the Barbados Agreement, which seeks free and fair elections in Venezuela. https://t.co/fjWw7GTNRm
U.S. suspends economic support for Venezuela after Maduro’s crackdown on opposition parties https://t.co/0NuonJc5gu https://t.co/LgDoWdWZ4W
Why not reimpose all sanctions after Venezuela’s partisan and arbitrary ban on María Corina Machado’s presidential candidacy? Because the Supreme Court decision was partisan and arbitrary, and therefore reversible. It is sensible to preserve leverage to urge 🇻🇪 to reconsider. https://t.co/jF4DVf1Irp
Venezuela is prepared for US sanctions on oil, may reject migrant flights -officials https://t.co/iDW3L8lcte https://t.co/ZEyzP0u1i4
Biden Admin Holds Off On Reimposing Oil Sanctions On Socialist Dictatorship That Banned Opposition https://t.co/rpaLtgTTrw
#VNZWatch🇻🇪: In response to Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal disqualifying opposition presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado, the United States has reimposed sanctions on VNZ. https://t.co/8iRhKUnB9U
Because Venezuela's Maduro has blocked the leading opposition candidate -- the opposite of a free and fair election -- Biden has re-imposed sanctions on the country's gold industry and threatens to do it with the oil industry if things don't change. https://t.co/vYmxQPbqXf
Full statement on our Venezuela sanctions actions in response to actions by Maduro and his representatives, including the arrest of members of the democratic opposition and the barring of candidates from competing in this year’s presidential election ➡️ https://t.co/3xfms8jqyO
#Venezuela: Oil Output to Fall to 600,000 or 700,000 barrels a day in a matter of months Under Renewed US Sanctions Oil production could fall 30% to 600,000 barrels a day Biden administration says sanction relief may expire April 18 #oott https://t.co/1t8oZgLskS
Venezuelan oil production at a four-year high is expected to decline 30% if the US follows through on threats to reinstate sanctions on the nation https://t.co/UO6ai28CLk
Venezuelan oil production at a four-year high is expected to decline quickly if the US follows through on threats to reinstate sanctions on the nation https://t.co/n5ATWgNYfW
Iran calls in UK ambassador over ‘murder for hire’ sanctions https://t.co/a5wcIYlPuB
#Venezuela reacts to snapback by announcing an end to its decision to accept flights of deported Venezuelan migrants and vows to "review any existing cooperation mechanism with the USG" in reciprocity for US sanctions. https://t.co/lo4BgMvKyQ
Venezuela prepared for reimposition of US sanctions on its oil https://t.co/RvqbpzTCHO
⚠️ VENEZUELA PREPARED FOR REIMPOSITION OF US SANCTIONS ON ITS OIL (Reuters) Venezuela is prepared for any scenario including the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on its crude and gas exports, oil minister Pedro Tellechea said on Tuesday. The United States began reimposing…
#FromTheSouth News Bits | The head of the Venezuelan government delegation for the dialogue, Jorge Rodriguez confirmed that his country accepts the Norwegian invitation to verify Barbados' agreement with the opposition. https://t.co/UcX8gaLZEq
'Venezuela bans opposition candidate' US: "We're revoking sanctions relief" 'US ally Pakistan bans opposition party, jails top candidate' US: "It's not for the United States to dictate to Pakistan the exact specifics of how it conducts its election" https://t.co/AHXJec37IZ https://t.co/i5ceR4W8YO
The withdrawal of the United States from the reduction of oil sanctions against Venezuela The United States of America has announced that it has withdrawn from the decision to reduce oil sanctions against Venezuela and said that it will resume the implementation of these…
The U.S. government is suspending relief to Venezuela's oil and gas sector in response to President Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on political freedoms. https://t.co/v9whn2YAvY
The United States has threatened not to renew the general license for Venezuela's oil and gas sector https://t.co/EnzCWW619x https://t.co/418kf6cuEA
Venezuela: Sanctions Actions and Supporting Democracy - United States Department of State https://t.co/eiTPYmOKNa
#Venezuela is prepared for any scenario including the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on its oil exports, Energy Minister Pedro Tellechea said on Tuesday. #oott https://t.co/8EoZVsvX5X
If more sanctions come, we will be prepared. Venezuela is open to dialog. – #Venezuela oil minister Tellechea #oott
U.S. suspends economic support for Venezuela after Maduro's crackdown on opposition parties https://t.co/MGhcRt86wh
❖ VENEZUELA IS READY TO HELP SOLVE WORLD ENERGY CRISIS: TELLECHEA ❖ VENEZUELA IS PREPARED FOR OIL SANCTIONS: MINISTER
JUST IN - US reactivating oil sanctions against Venezuela: State Dept https://t.co/0SwBOvM7Wb
The White House’s bet that the Maduro administration would respond to sanctions liberalization was and remains a risky one, @ChrisSabatini writes. https://t.co/qn0UH4zy6t
#Iran summons the British ambassador to Tehran, a day after #Britain and the #US announced sanctions on a network purportedly involved in targeting Iranian dissidents and activists for assassination. https://t.co/nZal4g8r0x
#Venezuela: Absent progress between Maduro and his representatives and the opposition Unitary Platform, particularly on allowing all presidential candidates to compete in this year’s election, the United States will not renew the license when it expires on April 18, 2024.… https://t.co/Y3cSuQTMqM
#Venezuela: Sanctions Actions and Supporting Democracy - State Department #oott https://t.co/bdA0MfA6vl
In response to anti-democratic actions by Maduro representatives, the United States has revoked sanctions relief for Venezuela’s gold sector. The relief for Venezuelan oil and gas sectors will be renewed in April only if Maduro representatives follow through on their commitments.
With mining sanctions snapped back on #Venezuela and oil/gas sanctions threatened for April, Washington is watching for a reaction in Caracas. Considering they’ve threatened a “severe” response to any new sanctions, we can probably expect some blowback. https://t.co/BsPIrc81Bm
Now that the USG has snapped back mining sanctions on #Venezuela and threatened oil/gas sanctions in April, Washington is watching for a reaction. Considering they’ve threatened a “swift” response to any new sanctions, think we can expect some blowback. https://t.co/BsPIrc81Bm
.@POTUS, re-impose SEVERE sanctions on the Venezuelan regime NOW, not in April, NOW. No more excuses, chances to Maduro and ‘revisions’ that only fuel the regime and undermine our fight for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. https://t.co/1B0vQYEJLD
#Venezuela | President Nicolas Maduro revealed that the political opposition drafted the mechanism for reviewing political disqualifications established in the Barbados agreements. https://t.co/42TyJFiZPt
The US has begun reimposing sanctions on Venezuela by restricting its mining sector after the South American nation’s top court bans presidential hopeful https://t.co/wDaqDymDt8 https://t.co/kQwkIrSUFj
First the US put a November deadline on the participation of opponents in #Venezuela's electoral process. Then it became April. Will Maduro call Washington's bluff? https://t.co/KMRzkyh1LW
The U.S. on Monday began reinstating sanctions on #Venezuela and a Biden administration source said a roll-back of restrictions on the oil industry could be allowed to expire, after the South American country's top court upheld a ban blocking the candidacy of the leading…
US government pulls some of Venezuela's sanctions relief after court blocks opposition candidate https://t.co/yhzikhaLWB
“In a first reinstatement of sanctions, the Treasury Department said on Monday evening any U.S. entities conducting transactions with Venezuelan state-owned gold mining firm Minerven will have until Feb. 13 to wind them down.” https://t.co/UtLQwh25nS
Venezuela Leader Rejects Possibility Of Substitute Opposition Candidate https://t.co/1LYw0st4sw https://t.co/6DowSXtoWR
The US revoked previous sanctions relief today targeting the Venezuelan state owned mining company CVG. Previously in October transactions were authorised but the sanctions have been reapplied and now all transactions will be prohibited from February 13th. #Venezuela https://t.co/26YVHz2e7X
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Monday called the court ruling blocking her presidential candidacy last week “judicial criminality” and vowed to stay in the race. https://t.co/CiTL9GJCbM
US says Maduro has until April to uphold commitments made in the Barbados agreements including freeing political prisoners and allowing opposition leaders (Maria Corina Machado) to run in this years election. #Venezuela https://t.co/3MPghM9kgI
"US Says All #Venezuela Sanctions Are on Table If Maduro Reneges" -- Nov. 16, 2023 Reminded tonight of my interview with Assistant Secretary of State @WHAAsstSecty. The Maduro regime has been told for SOME time the consequences of barring candidates... https://t.co/4lAStXH5rU
Biden To Renew Venezuela Oil Sanctions If Maduro Continues Barring US-Backed Oppo Candidate https://t.co/vgkdu0Rafv
The US will rescind a license awarded to Venezuela's state gold producer after Nicolás Maduro's government banned the opposition's leading candidate from participating in elections this year -By @PattyLaya https://t.co/sOwQKYmnZK
Step two on #Venezuela: The US will RESCIND a license awarded to the state gold producer, after sources told us earlier today that it will wait until April to potentially snap back sanctions on state oil driller PDVSA. https://t.co/oZhSvpNABt
Venezuelan Communist Dictator Prevents Top Opposition Candidate from Running in Election – Just Like the Democrats via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/Pv4uic0uuN
The US is reinstating sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned miner Minerven following a ban on the candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado in upcoming elections. Of course, Biden will gladly accept all the oil Maduro has to sell while he chills with Putin
The US will rescind a license awarded to Venezuela’s state gold producer after Maduro’s government banned an opposition candidate from running for president https://t.co/buFivFvPvr
US government pulls some of Venezuela's sanctions relief after court blocks opposition candidate (from @AP) https://t.co/U5qE0MYOrm
CARACAS, Venezuela (@AP) — US government pulls some of Venezuela's sanctions relief after court blocks opposition leader's presidential candidacy.
White House gives Maduro an April deadline on democratic reform before sanctions snap back https://t.co/orMsmE6m6g
The Organization of American States says quite rightly that the Venezuelan government "decision to block the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader...eliminates any possibility of a free election this year." Sustained pressure is needed on Maduro. https://t.co/h5cdeJS3tN
#Venezuela | Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the National Assembly, announced that Venezuela is ready to uphold the agreements from Barbados. https://t.co/b18p96TL09
Venezuelan bonds extended a selloff after the US warned sanctions will be restored if the government continues to block opposition candidates from running in this year’s elections https://t.co/N8Shmj5lUR
#Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate #oott https://t.co/ImjHpkZ5i6
The US plans to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela for depriving the political rights of the leader of the right-wing opposition, Bloomberg. Global South needs to unite and move away from the $ and €.
The US will allow a six-month suspension on sanctions to expire in April if opposition candidate María Corina Machado is barred from running, and is also considering additional measures to punish #Venezuela, according to the officials, who asked not to be identified discussing… https://t.co/bajO9mcSd3
No Election 'Without Me,' Vows #Venezuela's Banned Contender Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has been disqualified from running in this year's presidential election, insisted Monday that the poll could not take place without her. #oott…
Oil sanctions back on Venezuela #oott $xle $uso https://t.co/NnFmx3YURU
⚠️ VENEZUELA'S MACHADO REJECTS POSSIBILITY OF SUBSTITUTE OPPOSITION CANDIDATE (Reuters) Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Monday said she would not move aside in favor of a substitute despite a decision by the country's supreme court last week to uphold a… https://t.co/w3FgIp4INy
#BREAKING Venezuela's Maduro 'will not choose' election rival, vows banned contender https://t.co/Mu2Ass5Oco
Tough choices for the Venezuelan opposition, and for the US. The reflex to boycott and sanction is understandable, but those strategies have failed in the past. That said, it would be problematic to legitimize an Iran-style election. https://t.co/Wltt0DauES
“This deeply concerning decision runs contrary to the commitments made by Maduro and his representatives under the Barbados electoral roadmap agreement to allow all parties to select their candidates for the presidential election.” https://t.co/ZePfR24Q0e
US reviewing Venezuelan sanctions policy in wake of court decision https://t.co/wfIFr58nzg
We will not tolerate threats to our national security from the Iranian regime and the criminal gangs who operate on its behalf. Today’s sanctions expose those who try to undermine our democratic freedoms. https://t.co/I6OWzqLGqD
The U.S. and UK are sanctioning today 11 individuals connected to acts of transnational repression, including assassinations and kidnappings of Iran’s opponents. We will continue to use our tools to disrupt Iran’s attempts to extend its repression internationally.
The Barbados Agreement Is Full of Traps. But the Opposition Still Has a Chance. https://t.co/NYaXGmzKFO via @CaracasChron
US Unlikely to Return All Venezuela Sanctions After Ruling https://t.co/UbcFjt6JUA via @YahooFinanceAU
As I told the @AP here, it's become clear that Maduro was never going to lift the ban on Machado—her popularity makes her too much of a threat. The question now is where that leaves the opposition's approach to presidential elections. https://t.co/bsv1v7YjYc
In lifting tough sanctions on Venezuela, Biden will test whether sanctions can work as a diplomatic tool, @ChrisSabatini explains. https://t.co/qn0UH4zy6t
U.S. reviewing Venezuelan sanctions policy in wake of court decision https://t.co/yEMGoTlCYr
Strong statement from the EU: Venezuela: Statement by the Spokesperson on banning opposition politicians | EEAS https://t.co/DvKqA19x00
Appreciated speaking with @EMPosts of @Bloomberg on possible next steps for the U.S. following the Maduro regime's ruling barring opposition candidate @MariaCorinaYA from running in this year's presidential election. https://t.co/ByJlWTiCdx