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sanctionsotherlow impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 43/100

Demand for End to US Sanctions Grows Amid Post-Quake Crisis in Venezuela

A coalition of human rights and anti-war groups is urging US officials to lift sanctions in light of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, where the death and injury toll continues to rise. The calls for action have intensified as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Location: Venezuela

Claims & verification status

Claimed

Reports indicate that at least 3,535 people have died due to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

Claimed

A coalition of human rights and anti-war groups is urging US officials to lift sanctions on Venezuela due to the post-earthquake crisis.

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • —Over 100 economists and scholars have called for the end of US sanctions on Venezuela in response to the humanitarian crisis following the earthquakes — not independently verified.
  • —Reports indicate that at least 3,535 people have died due to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela — not independently verified.
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Our assessment

If significant international pressure results in a change in US sanctions policy toward Venezuela, energy, commodities, and logistics operators with Venezuelan trade exposure…

Sources & evidence

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Who this event matters for

Our assessment flags these sectors: energy, logistics, commodities, manufacturing, insurance, finance, agriculture. Use the impact analysis above for counterparties, 24–72h watch items and what remains unconfirmed — not as legal or investment advice.

How we verify this event

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