The European Union announced on 11 November that it is extending sanctions against Venezuela for a year due to the political and economic crisis blamed on the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

"In light of the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela with persistent actions undermining democracy, the rule of law and the respect for human rights, the Council today extended the restrictive measures against Venezuela for one year, until 14 November 2020," th...