Progress in Upcoming Venezuela Negotiations Could Lead to Sanctions Relief

The U.S., the European Union and Canada applauded Venezuela's decision to soon begin negotiations in Mexico and hope the discussions help restore the country’s democracy and lead to fair elections. The U.S. and others have heavily sanctioned Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro regime but said in an Aug. 14 statement they are willing to “review sanctions policies if the regime makes meaningful progress in the announced talks.”