# PDVSA

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Strategic Easing — Trump administration relaxes oil sanctions to counter Iran war supply shocks.
- **2024-04-17**: Sanctions Reinstated — US allows General License 44 to expire citing lack of democratic progress.
- **2023-10-18**: Barbados Agreement Easing — Temporary sanctions relief granted following political negotiations.
- **2019-01-28**: Broad Sanctions Imposed — US imposes sweeping sanctions on PDVSA to pressure the Maduro government.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions to Offset Iran War Supply Disruptions
2026-03-18 20:02:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7

The Trump administration has officially relaxed sanctions on Venezuela's petroleum sector to bolster global oil supplies amid the escalating conflict with Iran. This regulatory pivot marks a significant shift in US foreign policy, prioritizing energy market stability and price control over the previous 'maximum pressure' isolation strategy.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-venezuela-oil-sanctions-ease-iran-war

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