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Tuesday

Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know

A man walks past a mural featuring oil pumps and wells in Caracas, Venezuela, as the country faces the prospect of the U.S. reimposing oil sanctions. Matias Delacroix/AP hide caption

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Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government faces a deadline this week — to commit to holding free and fair elections or face renewed U.S. oil sanctions.

Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know

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Thursday

Latin American Countries Urge Investigation Of Venezuela For Crimes Against Humanity

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Several countries have requested an investigation of Venezuela for alleged crimes against humanity. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption

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Latin American Countries Urge Investigation Of Venezuela For Crimes Against Humanity

The countries have submitted a request to the International Criminal Court in the Hague for an investigation of alleged human rights abuses in Venezuela dating back to 2014.