Venezuela Readies Citgo Board Takeover Sources told Investing.com on Apr 1, 2026 that Venezuela plans to seat a new Citgo board; Citgo’s ~750,000 bpd capacity and U.S. sanctions make outcomes uncertain.

Venezuela Readies Citgo Board Takeover: Sources told Investing.com on Apr 1, 2026 that Venezuela plans to seat a new Citgo board; Citgo’s ~750,000 bpd capacity and U.S. sanctions make outcomes uncertain. 👈 Read full analysis #Venezuela #Citgo #USsanctions #oilindustry #energynews

Maduro jailed by US. $22BN in Venezuelan assets? Still frozen. @CBSNews glosses over the imperial playbook. #Venezuela #USSanctions Follow @The_Piaz

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Judge told Maduro 'plundered' Venezuelan wealth in court battle over legal fees A judge said the right to defence was paramount as prosecutors argued the couple should not be able to use Venezuelan funds to pay their lawyers.

#Maduro and Flores, the Venezuelan govt being under #USsanctions, had to apply for license to pay legal expenses. USA granted it and then revoked it.

#JudgeHellerstein seems to side with #Defence that public defender would not be able to manage the #complexity of this case and #hampercounsel.

#USsanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and NGOs 👉 Elizabeth Evenson, international justice director at the US-based Human Rights Watch, wishes to assure of her organisation’s continued commitment.

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#Palestine - "We know it is not easy to work in human rights: you might be arrested, deported, or even killed working in this field. But it is a human and noble act, and we will continue."

- Issam Younis (Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, palestinian NGO)

#USsanctions

Kneecap lands in Cuba with humanitarian supplies, lashes out at POTUS Trump - Yes Punjab News Irish band Kneecap delivers aid in Cuba and criticizes Donald Trump’s policies, highlighting US sanctions’ impact on ordinary citizens.

Kneecap lands in Cuba with humanitarian supplies, lashes out at POTUS Trump yespunjab.com?p=231867

#Kneecap #CubaAid #DonaldTrump #HumanitarianRelief #USSanctions #IrishBand #PoliticalActivism #FidelCastro #CheGuevara #ColdWarHistory #GlobalSolidarity #CubaNews

U.S. Sanctions Waiver Allows Iranian Oil Sales at Sea but Blocks Payments The U.S. Treasury announced a limited sanctions waiver on Friday, March 20, 2026, permitting the sale, transportation, and unloading of Iranian oil already loaded onto ships before that date. This measure aims to ease rising global oil prices amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting energy markets. However, geopolitical analyst Fernando Ferreira from Rapidan Energy Group in Washington states that this exemption is unlikely to significantly increase available oil barrels because Iran cannot receive payments due to ongoing financial transaction bans. The waiver does not lift prohibitions on dealings with Iranian banks or entities, maintaining pressure on Tehran's economy. Iran primarily exports its oil to China, which has developed workarounds like alternative payment channels to bypass U.S. sanctions. Ferreira notes there is little incentive for Iran to utilize this waiver when its existing arrangements with China function effectively. Other Asian buyers, such as India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, might opportunistically purchase small volumes of this in-transit oil to capitalize on discounted prices. This development occurs against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Iranian actions have slowed commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting 20% of global oil supply, though Iranian and Chinese vessels continue navigating the strait. Despite increased Iranian exports recently, the lack of payment access underscores the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions strategy even as conflict escalates. The waiver represents a narrowly tailored, short-term response to energy market volatility without providing substantial revenue relief to Iran, which relies heavily on oil for government income.

U.S. Sanctions Waiver Allows Iranian Oil Sales at Sea but Blocks Payments

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Ali Larijani’s Rise and Fall Tracks the Hardening of Iran’s Regime#AliLarijani #Iranprotests #IRGCBasij #MojtabaKhamenei #USsanctions

Lukashenko frees 250 Belarusian prisoners as US removes more sanctions - Sight Magazine Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 250 prisoners on Thursday in return for a further easing of US sanctions.

Lukashenko frees 250 Belarusian prisoners as US removes more sanctions @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Belarus #AlexanderLukashenko #Viasna #MarfaRabkova #Belarusprisonerreleases #USsanctions #JohnCoale

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#DigitalSovereignty - “The sanctions have been an eye-opening moment for the court, as well as NGOs and individuals working in the field of justice and accountability, on the level of dependency on US tech and the US financial systems.”

– Zoé Paris @coalitionfortheicc.org

#ICC #USsanctions

♟️ #BRICSnations actively reducing reliance on the #US$ by increasing local currency trade settlements, developing independent #paymentsystems like #Bridge, & discussing a #Petro-BRICS framework
This shift aims to reduce #exchangerate risks, bypass #USsanctions, & decrease Western #$influence

ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.

An International Criminal Court judge reports U.S. sanctions have restricted her banking and Google accounts due to her judicial work.

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Temporary US sanctions waiver for Russian oil fails to cool crude prices above $100 The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a 30-day general license on March 12 to purchase Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels before that day.

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a 30-day general license on March 12 to purchase Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels before that day. Bne IntelliNews #USsanctions #RussianOil #CrudeOil #OilPrices #OFAC

Cuba faces a severe fuel crisis as diesel shortages halt rubbish collection and trigger blackouts in homes, schools & hospitals. Reduced Venezuelan oil & US sanctions worsen daily life, raising humanitarian concerns. #FuelShortage #Havana #Blackouts #USsanctions #VenezuelaOil #HumanitarianCrisis

Cuban ambassador denounces US aggression and violations of international law | Asia Pacific Report

Cuban ambassador denounces US aggression and violations of international law #asiapacificreport #Solidarity #EugeneDoyle #Cuba #USsanctions #HumanRights #justice
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US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programs - Sight Magazine The US Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, entities and "shadow fleet" vessels.

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programs @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Iran #Iranoil #US #USsanctions #Irannuclearprogram

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: What’s Really Going On With The Crisis In Cuba + What Will Happen Next?

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US Cracks Down on Iran: Visa Restrictions Imposed
US targets Iranian officials for repressing protests, cutting internet amid $XOP nuclear talks
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Iran's 'openness to compromise' is always met with Western demands, never accountability for their own broken deals. Remember 2018? #IranTalks #USSanctions Follow @The_Piaz

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French MP Éric Bothorel sanctioned by the United States for reporting X to the authorities

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US forces board a tanker, Fox News calls it 'enforcement.' We call it state-sponsored piracy for oil. Washington’s 'rules-based order' means their rules. Follow @The_Piaz for what they omit. #USsanctions #Iran

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US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC News By Sheila Dang and Timothy Gardner Feb 12 (Reuters) - Oil sales from Venezuela controlled by the U.S. have totaled over $1 billion so far and in the next few months will bring in another $5 billion,

US eases oil sanctions on Venezuela, allowing limited sales in exchange for democratic elections. A shift in geopolitics & global oil markets. #Oil #Venezuela #USSanctions

Wistikles | Canadians are heading home early from Cuba amid a major fuel shortage linked to U.S. oil restrictions. Flight suspensions and aviation fuel shortages have forced airlines to arrange emergency returns to Canada.

#wistikles #canada #india #Cuba #EnergyCrisis #USSanctions #TravelNews

In Cuba, people go without food and power as U.S. squeezes oil supply and tourists flee | CBC News

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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Hezbollah associates for exploiting Lebanon's financial sector via Al Qard al Hassan, funding terrorism, and evading restrictions. The sanctions may worsen Lebanon's financial crisis and highlight Hezbollah's influence. #Hezbollah #USSanctions #Lebanon

10/02/26: Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics
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#DailyQuote #Russia #Cuba #FuelCrisis #USSanctions #Geopolitics #Solidarity #CurrentEvents

Cuba Halts International Airline Refueling Amid U.S Sanctions Pressure U.S. sanctions and pressure has forced a fuel crisis in Cuba, with the government announcing that Jet A-1 fuel is now unavailable at its international airports.

U.S. sanctions and pressure has forced a fuel crisis in Cuba, with the government announcing that Jet A-1 fuel is now unavailable at its nine international airports.

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#Cuba #USsanctions #avgeek #Aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

Cuba adopts urgent measures to protect essential services as US threatens fuel supply

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07/02/26: Mexico promises food support for Cuba as US stifles the island’s fuel supply
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UN again warns US blockade threatens 'humanitarian collapse' in Cuba. 187 nations voted to lift it last year. Same script for 60+ years. Is the goal promoting democracy or merely ensuring suffering? #Cuba #USSanctions

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