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“China's support will be essential for the long-term recovery of Venezuela. However, first Beijing needs to significantly change its approach to Caracas,” says fellow Francisco Monaldi.

"Sanctions have never fully caused a government to give up its grip on power," says energy fellow Francisco Monaldi of U.S. oil sanctions designed to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office.

"Until the de facto ruler of Venezuela is removed from office and a new government takes charge, they will have a limited capacity to influence what happens in the country, including getting humanitarian aid in and solving the crisis," fellow Francisco Monaldi says. KPRC-TV: https://bit.ly/2Hl6yYb

Fellow Francisco Monaldi talks to NPR about the collapse of Venezuela’s oil sector after the U.S. banned imports.

“Citgo is the big prize,” says fellow Francisco Monaldi of the geopolitical power struggle over the American refinery, which is owned by Venezuela. Houston Chronicle (subscription required): https://bit.ly/2GD9ONy