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The move comes after the US lifted sanctions on secondary trading in October
Foreign minister says Caracas is seeking to push Georgetown into settling territorial dispute over oil-rich region
Washington attempting to ensure authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro permits ‘free and fair’ elections later this year
US offered sanctions relief to Maduro government in exchange for release of political prisoners and holding of free elections
Patrol vessel to travel in show of support for former colony as Caracas seeks to claim oil-rich region
Caracas will hand over 10 Americans and free political prisoners as part of swap
Small nation seeks support from US as Caracas eyes annexation of oil-rich region, says vice-president
Dust-up with a smaller neighbour would distract Venezuelans from the dire economy.
In the disputed territory of Essequibo, fears of invasion mount following Caracas referendum
Washington should reimpose full sanctions on President Maduro’s authoritarian government
President Maduro claims mandate to incorporate Essequibo region but imminent war may be a ‘bluff’
Fear rises in Georgetown as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits in disputed Essequibo region
‘Consultative’ referendum is latest escalation of border dispute between the South American neighbours
Vote on annexing 160,000 sq km of jungle has prompted concerns in the region
Biden administration likely to be angered by ruling against María Corina Machado after US eased sanctions
Washington should reimpose sanctions swiftly if Maduro fails to budge
Move undermines electoral deal ahead of 2024 poll that allowed Washington to grant sanctions relief
Banned candidate’s triumph in opposition primary adds to hurdles after sanctions eased
Opposition economic liberal banned from running for public office by Maduro government she hopes to unseat in election next year
Easing of sanctions hands windfall to hedge funds that bought Caracas’s debt at knockdown prices
Washington says it would reinstate oil and mining restrictions if promises to opposition are not met
Veni Vidi Venny?
Deal to hold presidential elections next year could lead to easing of US-led oil sanctions
It didn’t have to happen this way
Funds hope an easing of US sanctions will trigger big gains for bonds trading at fraction of face value
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