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“This resolution affirms the commonsense principle that unilateral military action is neither permissible nor logical as a means to address fentanyl overdose deaths,” said Stephanie Brewer, WOLA Director for Mexico.
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9/ Bottom line: The U.S. must craft policies that hold Maduro accountable while protecting Venezuelans—not just make transactional moves. A smarter strategy is needed. 🎯
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8/ So what should U.S. policy do? Focus on supporting efforts for a democratic transition through:
🔹 Targeted sanctions with democratic allies
🔹 Transparency in oil/gas & humanitarian safeguards
🔹 Law enforcement against corrupt actors fueling repression and human rights violations
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7/ Venezuela is the world’s 3rd most corrupt country (after Somalia and South Sudan). With new authoritarian laws like the Bolívar Law, Maduro’s regime is using sectoral sanctions as an excuse to crack down on civil society.
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6/ These licenses undeniably fueled Venezuela’s GDP growth in 2023-24. But here’s the contradiction: the complex humanitarian emergency continues, there is corruption and an authoritarian government that stole a presidential election.
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5/ Why does this matter? Chevron exports ~240K barrels/day from Venezuela—over 25% of its oil output. If PDVSA takes over those exports, U.S. refiners can’t buy that oil due to sanctions.
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4/ While Trump cited the “concession agreement” (Chevron’s 2022 license), Sec. Rubio called last night for ending all Biden-era oil & gas licenses funding Maduro. Here’s a list of licenses so far: 🔗 www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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3/ According to President Trump, electoral conditions weren’t met & Venezuela isn’t accepting deported nationals fast enough—suggesting a negotiation. Is this announcement leverage or just a wind-down period? Still unclear.
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2/ GL41, granted on 26 Nov 2022, is renewed monthly. No official OFAC notice yet, so details are unclear. Possible outcomes:
1️⃣ The Executive can cancel it immediately.
2️⃣ If revoked before March 1, valid until Aug (last renewal: Feb 1).
3️⃣ If revoked after March 2, valid until Sept.
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Es urgente que se restablezca el servicio de electricidad, que el Estado dé a conocer el paradero del empleado de la embajada y que a estas 5 personas les sean otorgados salvoconductos, con el propósito de que se les permita salir del país de manera segura.
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bajo constante intimidación por parte de agentes del Estado quienes rodean la embajada. Adicionalmente, un empleado de la embajada permanece desaparecido.
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Hoy, la planta eléctrica que venían utilizando tras el corte deliberado de la electricidad por parte de CORPOELEC, ha colapsado. El acceso a agua, alimentos y suministros es limitado. 5 miembros de la oposición han permanecido allí durante casi un año,
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9️⃣ Denying her medical care is a serious violation of her rights. An urgent humanitarian measure is needed to allow her to regain her health. We reiterate that her detention is arbitrary. #HumanitarianMeasureForRocío
📢 Join the call! #JusticeAndFreedom
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8️⃣ We demand her release through an urgent humanitarian measure, her right to medical care, and a fair trial. #HumanitarianMeasureForRocío
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7️⃣ Rocío San Miguel is a woman who symbolizes courage and the fight for justice in Venezuela. We raise our voices for her and for all women who are arbitrarily deprived of their freedom. #JusticeAndFreedom
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6️⃣ One year after her detention, we reiterate our call for governments and organizations to demand her urgent protection and full release. #HumanitarianMeasureForRocío