U.S. reimposed sanctions against Caracas for the banning of opponents.
Replaces restrictions on oil and gas transactions. Last year, in support of the Barbados Agreement, signed between the Maduro regime and the opposition, the United States lifted part of the sanctions and provided relief to Venezuela's oil sector. "The United States remains firmly committed to supporting dialogue between the parties and the aspirations of the Venezuelan people for a democratic future," states the text issued by Joe Biden's government in a statement.