US reactivates sanctions on Venezuelan oil sector. US has announced that it will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector.

Supreme Court of the South American country - loyal to President Nicolas Maduro - banned opposition candidates from running for office. The United States will not renew General License 44 when it expires on April 18, 2024, said State Department spokesman Matthew. Reproduction of this article is strictly prohibited in the U.S. without written permission from the State Department.