For over a decade, the US government has enacted sanctions against Venezuelan individuals linked to terrorism, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.

Not until 2015 did a sanction specifically address the Nicolás Maduro regime’s longtime assaults on democracy and human rights, and not until late 2017 did the sanctions go beyond specific individuals.

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How many Venezuelan officials are subject to US sanctions?

Timeline of key sanctions against the Venezuelan regime

Why is Nicolás Maduro still in office?

US Sanctions on Venezuelan versus oil-production losses

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