EnergySource
Sep 12, 2024
After Venezuela’s stolen election, here’s how the US should craft an effective sanctions policy
By
David L. Goldwyn
As Venezuela's political crisis worsens, the United States has a role to play in advancing the country’s democratic cause and also inflicting pain on the Maduro regime, while minimizing negative impacts on Venezuelans, the broader region, and US interests. This will require crafting a smart sanctions policy based on lessons learned and five key elements.