U.S. Ready to Adjust Venezuela Sanctions Post-Election

The United States is poised to alter its sanctions policy on Venezuela based on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. Senior U.S. officials indicated adjustments will be made in response to the post-election transition period.

The United States is prepared to calibrate its Venezuela sanctions policy depending on the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election in the Latin American country, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.

Washington will closely monitor the post-election transition period and will adjust its response accordingly, the officials added.