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US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say

U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.

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Bessent says US may lift some Venezuela sanctions this week: Reuters

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. may lift some sanctions on Venezuela in order to facilitate oil sales.  Bessent also said that nearly $5 billion in Venezuela’s frozen International Monetary Fund (IMF) special drawing rights monetary assets could be used to rebuild its economy. The IMF has not engaged with...