Venezuela reported it encountered severe economic challenges in early 2024, with losses exceeding $2 billion. These setbacks stem from the US reinstating sanctions on the oil sector. President Nicolás Maduro disclosed these figures after discussions with oil industry personnel. From the stately Miraflores Palace, Maduro unveiled the sanctions’ deep financial repercussions. “From these developments alone, […]
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