Economics
Sanctions, Rock Concerts and Still Maduro May Not Go So Soon
- Humanitarian aid still blockaded as Feb. 23 target approaches
- Nations who oppose Maduro at crossroads if Guaido push stalls
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U.S. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and pledging to eradicate socialism from the Americas -- but, behind the scenes, even staunch allies have their doubts.
Trump’s speech in Miami on Monday was the latest push by the U.S. and several allies who recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president. The response to Trump’s statements was that Maduro and his generals dug in deeper and are showing no intention of giving up.