Tag: Sanctions
EU Adopts 15th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
Sanctions target seven Chinese entities and add 52 vessels to the ‘Shadow Fleet’. On Monday, the European Union (EU) approved sanctions targeting additional Chinese companies and North Korean officials for their support of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This marks the EU’s 15th package of restrictive measures since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine in […]
December 16, 2024
President Maduro: New U.S. Sanctions Will Strengthen the Unity of the Venezuelan People
“They think we’re being punished. With each sanction, we unite more,” said Maduro, underlining the resilience of the Venezuelan people in the face of what he considers external attacks. Related: Venezuela Anounces New Honor: “Victoria de Ayacucho” to Recognize Sanctioned Individuals In a strong response to the recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department […]
November 28, 2024
Venezuela Anounces New Honor: “Victoria de Ayacucho” to Recognize Sanctioned Individuals
He characterized these sanctions as part of a broader imperialist aggression against Venezuela, asserting that while the situation is serious, the absurdity of the sanctions could provoke laughter if it weren’t so grave. Related: Venezuela Rejects U.S. New Unilateral Coercive Measures and Reaffirms its Commitment to Sovereignty In a bold response to recent U.S. sanctions, […]
November 27, 2024
The ‘Bolivar Act’ To Become the New U.S. Weapon Against Venezuela
It prohibits agencies from entering into contracts with any entity that maintains relationships with the Venezuelan government. During the past week, the U.S. has intensified its unconventional aggressions against Venezuela. Acting in blatant disregard for the Bolivarian nation’s sovereignty, Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized far-right politician Edmundo Gonzalez as the supposed president of Venezuela. […]
November 22, 2024
National Assembly Rejects U.S. Law That Deepens Sanctions Against Venezuela
‘Once again, the U.S. has made a mistake, but we will defeat them again,’ legislator Rodriguez stated. On Tuesday, Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the National Assembly, rejected U.S. bill HR 825, recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, which increases coercive measures against the Venezuelan people. RELATED: Nicaragua Expresses Solidarity with Venezuela Against […]
November 20, 2024
Venezuela Rejects U.S. Bill Against Its National Sovereignty
Requested by the right-wing U.S. elite, this bill adds to over 930 coercive measures imposed against the Venezuelan people. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil categorically rejected the approval of a bill shamelessly nicknamed “Bolivar Act” by the U.S. House of Representatives. RELATED: Venezuela Backs Brazil’s Initiative to Combat Hunger and Poverty at […]
November 19, 2024
Venezuela Increases Oil Production Despite U.S. Sanctions
Over the past five years, U.S.-EU pressure measures have impacted the Venezuelan GDP by US$642 billion. In October, the state-owned company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) increased its average production to reach 989,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking a 4.8 percent increase compared to the 943,000 bpd produced in September. RELATED: Venezuela Approves Reform of the […]
November 13, 2024
187 Countries Demand an End to the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba
Once again, the United States and Israel voted against the lifting of arbitrary sanctions against the Cuban people. On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) met to vote on a resolution on the necessity of ending the blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. RELATED: UN General Assembly Debates on US Blockade Against […]
October 30, 2024
UK Sanctions Russian Public Relations Firms for ‘Trying to Destabilise’ Ukraine
The sanctioned agencies are the Social Design Agency, Structura, and Ano Dialog. On Monday, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs informed that the United Kingdom sanctioned three Russian public relations agencies and three individuals for attempting to “undermine and destabilize” Ukrainian democracy. RELATED: Russian Ambassador Warns of Ukrainian Provocations at Nuclear […]
October 28, 2024
Lifting the U.S. Blockade Would Prevent Blackouts in Cuba: FM Rodriguez
18 days of U.S. blockade cause Cuba losses of $250 million, an amount that would allow for maintenance of the energy system. On Saturday, Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, denounced the devastating effects of the U.S. blockade on the island, specifically its impact on the Cuban electrical grid. RELATED: Regional Microsystems Boost Electric Recovery in […]