Maria Corina Machado's Victory and US-Venezuela Relations
On 22nd October, 2023, Maria Corina Machado achieved a significant victory in the Venezuelan opposition primary, coinciding with the Biden administration's decision to alleviate sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector.
- Geopolitical shifts due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict prompted the U.S. to engage with Venezuela, the country with the largest oil reserves, to address energy crisis concerns.
- Moscow's support for Latin American allies raised regional security apprehensions, contributing to the re-engagement.
- Venezuela endured international isolation under President Maduro, which affected its economy and living standards.
- Sanctions relief may allow Venezuela's state-owned oil company to restart production and potentially access U.S. financial ....
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