1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i New U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Clare Ribando Seelke, Coordinator Specialist in Latin American Affairs Rebecca M. Nelson Specialist in International Trade and Finance Phillip Brown Specialist in Energy Policy September 5,
2、2019 In August 2019, the Trump Administration expanded Venezuela-related sanctions by blocking all assets and interests of the Nicols Maduro government in the United States. It also authorized sanctions against those who materially support the Maduro government or others already designated for sanct
3、ions, with exemptions for humanitarian aid. Since recognizing Juan Guaid, head of the National Assembly, as interim president of Venezuela in January 2019, the Administration has increased sanctions on the Maduro government in an effort to compel Maduro to leave office so a Guaid-led transition gove
4、rnment can convene free and fair elections. Sanctions have put economic pressure on the Maduro government, primarily by accelerating the decline in Venezuelas oil production and making it difficult for the Maduro government to sell oil in international markets. Sanctions, however, have not yet led t
