Below OFAC has issued guidance and statements on specific licensing policies as they relate to the Venezuela -related Sanctions . OFAC issues general licenses in order to authorize activities that would otherwise be prohibited with regard to Venezuela .
Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy - Congress.gov
Jan 16, 2026 · Under President Nicolás Maduro (2013-2026), the first Trump Administration expanded U . S . sanctions . The Biden Administration offered limited sanctions relief to try to incentivize Maduro to convene a free and fair presidential election. Maduro claimed victory in the 2024 election even after results indicated he lost.
Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy - Congress.gov
Dec 5, 2025 · Since 2005, the United States has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities that have engaged in criminal, antidemocratic, or corrupt actions. U . S . sanctions have been imposed via both executive and congressional action.
Sep 4, 2026 · Since August 21, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has made a series of changes to the Venezuela -related general licenses (“GLs”) issued under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 591 (“VSR”).
Jan 8, 2026 · We are providing a brief update on the latest developments in the US sanctions targeting Venezuela : On January 4, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US intends to maintain a quarantine on vessels transporting oil to and from the country.
Venezuela-Related Sanctions – OpenSanctions
https://www.opensanctions.org/programs/US-VEN/
Property of the Venezuelan government and of designated persons is blocked, dealings in Venezuelan government debt, equity, and digital currency are restricted, and designated individuals are barred from entry into the United States .