U.S. considers new sanctions after Venezuela's disputed election

The U.S. is contemplating new sanctions on Venezuela following a disputed presidential election where President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, despite opposition claims that Edmundo Gonzalez received more votes. Venezuela faces over 900 sanctions, primarily from the U.S. and EU, impacting its oil production, which averaged 884,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2024, significantly below historical levels.