US Imposes Sanctions on Maduro's Nephews and Shipping Companies

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The US Treasury imposed sanctions on three nephews of Nicolás Maduro and six shipping companies involved in drug trafficking and oil manipulation.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized President Biden's negotiations with Maduro, linking them to increased drug flow into the US.

Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, previously sanctioned in 2017, was removed from the SDN List in 2022 to aid negotiations, according to reports.

The sanctions target six shipping companies and Panamanian businessman Ramon Carretero for their roles in transporting Venezuelan oil.

These actions are part of ongoing efforts to address drug trafficking and corruption linked to the Maduro regime.

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