US Politics: Venezuela Oil Sanctions
Ret. Lt. Col. Allen West suggests UN intervention in Venezuela to prevent starvation, Senate Republicans urge Biden to maintain oil sanctions on Maduro regime, Biden administration expected to decide on sanction relief this week.
Key Points
- Ret. Lt. Col. Allen West calls for UN intervention in Venezuela for aid
- Senate Republicans urge Biden to cancel oil sanctions relief for Maduro regime
- Biden administration to make decision on sanction relief this week
Pros
- Preventing starvation in Venezuela
- Urging fair elections in Venezuela
- Maintaining pressure on Maduro regime
Cons
- Potential impact on Venezuelan citizens
- Geopolitical implications with China, Iran, and Russia
- Concerns over Biden administration's energy policy