U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sector
The New York Times • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting Nicolás Maduro's family and Venezuela's oil sector, following the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast, according to The New York Times. This move is part of an ongoing effort to increase pressure on Maduro's regime.
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