Episode 151: Kerry, Maduro, and U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela

<p>Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss a moment that many may have missed at COP27 summit, and which has caused an uproar: photos of U.S. Climate Envoy and former Secretary of State John Kerry shaking hands with the disputed president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro.</p><br><p>Does this interaction at COP indicate a change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela? Why does the contested Venezuelan presidential election from 3 years ago matter?&nbsp;Is Congress doing enough to steer U.S. relations with Venezuela vis-a-vis Maduro?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Hear our experts provide their analysis on our latest episode of Fault Lines!</p><br><p>Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this article that our experts used to frame our discussion:</p><br><p>https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-plans-to-ease-venezuela-sanctions-enabling-chevron-to-pump-oil-11665005719</p><br><p>https://www.npr.org/2022/11/03/1133615222/us-venezuela-diplomacy-oil-sanctions-negotiations</p><br><p>Like what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>