Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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Venezuela oil blockade could have 'chilling effect' on Maduro, ex-ambassador says

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December 19, 2025

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For weeks, the Trump administration has been escalating pressure on Venezuela and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Wednesday night, we heard from a critic of the approach. For a different perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jimmy Story. He spent 25 years in the U.S. State Department and most recently served as the top U.S. diplomat to Venezuela.

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Venezuela oil blockade could have 'chilling effect' on Maduro, ex-ambassador says · Amna Nawaz · Sentinel