Biden Team Open to Easing Economic Restrictions on Venezuela
- U.S. wants to see progress in talks between Maduro, opposition
- With Russian oil cut off, Venezuela seen as potential supplier
The Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) El Palito refinery in El Palito, Venezuela, on March 9.
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The U.S is willing to relax economic pressure on Venezuela depending on the outcome of upcoming talks between President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition, according to a senior Biden administration official.
The comments indicate President Joe Biden wants to see progress toward restoring democratic governance before allowing Venezuela to increase oil exports to the U.S. amid a global supply crunch triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.