US Condemns Ban on Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Candidacy and Puts Sanctions Relief Under Review

US Condemns Ban on Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Candidacy and Puts Sanctions Relief Under Review
Opposition coalition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado speaks to supporters at a campaign event in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2024. Jesus Vargas/AP Photo
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CARACAS, Venezuela—The U.S. government and nearly 30 conservative world leaders on Saturday condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

The Biden administration, however, remained noncommittal about reimposing economic sanctions on Venezuela, which it has threatened to do if the government of President Nicolás Maduro failed to ensure a level playing field for the country’s presidential election this year.