US Extends Venezuela Emergency: Same Old Sanctions Saga Continues
Published Date: 2/20/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. government is extending its national emergency about Venezuela for another year because the country still faces serious problems like human rights abuses and corruption. This means ongoing restrictions and actions against Venezuelan officials and entities linked to these issues. The extension keeps the pressure on Venezuela without changing current rules or budgets.
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Venezuela National Emergency Extended
On February 18, 2026 the President continued the national emergency with respect to Venezuela for 1 year, citing ongoing human rights abuses, persecution of political opponents, curtailment of press freedoms, and significant government corruption. The continuation keeps in place the existing national emergency measures and ongoing restrictions and actions tied to those issues, and does not change current rules or budgets.
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