The penalties seek to pressure President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to give up power, nearly two years after he was re-elected in a widely disputed vote.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Pessimistic Outlook in Russia Slows Investment, and the Economy
Growth has slowed to well below the global average as economists point to low spending by the government and the private sector.
U.S. Supports Aid to North Korea for Fighting the Coronavirus
The North has reported no cases of the virus, but relief groups say it is woefully unprepared to deal with an outbreak.
How Months of Miscalculation Led the U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran to try to negotiate over its nuclear aims. Instead, Iran fought back with violent attacks. At critical points, each country misjudged the other.
North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft
The North has evaded America’s “maximum pressure” campaign with a 300 percent increase in internet use that has opened up new opportunities for cybercrime.
To Survive, Venezuela’s Leader Gives Up Decades of Control Over Oil
Faced with a severe economic crisis, the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, is letting foreign firms take over daily operations of its oil fields. It’s a break with core tenets of his socialist revolution.
Trump Gives Venezuela’s Guaidó the Embrace He Wanted
A guest appearance at the State of the Union and meeting at the White House put to rest talk that President Trump had lost patience with Juan Guaidó’s campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela’s Capital Is Booming. Is This the End of the Revolution?
American sanctions, intended to oust an authoritarian president, forced changes that have eased tensions and improved life — for some. Others see a more unequal country that has turned away from its socialist-inspired revolution.
Offering Iran Penalties and Aid, U.S. Ramps Up Sanctions While Providing Medicine
The double-barreled tactic of sending medicine to Iranians and penalizing its leaders is an effort to fuel frustration against the government in Tehran.
Guaidó, Promising Change for Venezuela, Fails to Conquer Davos
A year after he declared himself president, the opposition leader cut an embattled figure at the World Economic Forum.