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On the recordDecember 11, 2023
Maduro has proven amenable to some sort of quid pro quo of sanctions relief for some moves for democratization.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Indicating that Venezuela's Maduro may negotiate for sanctions relief in exchange for democratic reforms.

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