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US sanctions have been a blunt instrument, but the threat of re-escalation comes at a moment of vulnerability for Venezuela. The US intervention could have counterproductive…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273028
ISSN: 2633-304X
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President Nicolas Maduro’s beleaguered government will seek to sidestep sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector announced by the United States on January 28. Some technical aspects…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241543
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VENEZUELA/US: Sanctions easing could yet be reversed
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES282784
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VENEZUELA/RUSSIA/US: Sanctions may bring pain not gain
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES250773
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Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has enabled President Nicolas Maduro to stabilise his domestic position. The government is leveraging humanitarian needs to bypass US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252910
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Economic pressure on Maduro is mounting as foreign companies and banks respond to the August 5 US executive order tightening sanctions to prevent material assistance to his…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245909
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Trump’s decision is a blow to Venezuelan opposition groups who are lobbying for the tightening of US sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro’s administration. Key opposition figures…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232093
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While there is moderate optimism among European, Latin American and Caribbean countries about a negotiated solution to Venezuela’s crisis, the United States remains sceptical. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245167
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Recent weeks have seen some progress toward agreement on opposition participation in National Assembly elections scheduled for year-end -- but this would include only a section of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251282
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Washington is increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro at a time of heightened vulnerability for both the Venezuelan government and people. It is a risky strategy on…