The US may launch sanctions against Venezuela because of alleged financial support for the Maduro regime in Spain, but they are not expected to be introduced before Venezuela’s general election on 10 November. It is reported that the Trump administration either wants to encourage a change in Venezuela’s policy towards Spain, or is demonstrating the lengths it will go to in tackling the Maduro regime. Spanish officials have said no sanctions notifications have been received, and that such a move would not be justified.
The US may launch sanctions against Spain because of alleged financial support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela, but they are not expected to be introduced before Spain’s general election on 10 November. It is reported that the Trump administration either wants to encourage a change in Spain’s policy towards Venezuela, or is demonstrating the lengths it will go to in tackling the Maduro regime. Spanish officials have said no sanctions notifications have been received, and that such a move would not be justified.