Biden administration revives oil sanctions on Venezuela, saying Maduro reneged on democracy deal


by POLITICO

POLITICO— Officials said the administration determined that Venezuela's government failed to fulfill an agreement that offered a temporary easing of sanctions in exchange for promises of democratic reforms.

ABC News—Biden administration to end sanctions waiver on Venezuelan oil. President Nicolás Maduro did not hold free and fair elections as promised.

Washington Examiner—Biden administration limits gas and oil drilling in Alaska. The Interior Department released a new regulation Friday that will affect 13 million acres in Alaska, prohibiting drilling for oil on the land. The Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska rule will affect 40% of Alaska’s reserve, as 10.6 million acres will be completely protected by the Bureau of Land Management […]

Al Jazeera—US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns. The United States is reimposing sanctions on Venezuela's vital oil sector over what it says is the government's failure to adhere to...