USA defends Venezuela sanctions

CLAUDIO REYES / AFP

The USA has defended the sanctions it has imposed on Venezuela.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also said his country would not “quit the fight” in the socialist-run Latin American nation.

The top diplomat made the comments during a three-day trip to Chile, Paraguay and Peru.

Venezuela has become embroiled in a worsening economic and political crisis.

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