Trump Tightens Venezuela Financial Sanctions after 'Sham' Vote

by Naharnet Newsdesk 21 May 2018, 22:22

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday tightened financial sanctions against Venezuela following what the U.S. called a "sham" election, making it harder for the government to sell-off state assets.

The White House said Trump signed an executive order barring Americans from buying debt obligations from Venezuela, instruments officials said had been used to garner much-needed revenue for the cash-starved regime.

Source: Agence France Presse

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