(Reuters) – The United States imposed new Venezuela-related sanctions on Friday, including measures against state oil company PDVSA chief Hector Obregon, according to a message on the Treasury website.
President Nicolas Maduro and his government have consistently rejected sanctions from the United States and others, saying they are illegal measures that amount to an “economic war” intended to paralyze Venezuela.
Maduro and his allies have applauded the country’s resilience despite the measures, although they have historically attributed some economic hardships and shortages to sanctions.
