UK Defence Club Soundings: Venezuelan Sanctions Update

The US Government's sanctions against Venezuela and, specifically, PdVSA, have been a significant focus of discussion since their implementation earlier this year. In this article, we provide an update on the situation and some clarity in relation to the application of the sanctions and how they may impact Members.

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Thomas Miller Group

Date08/05/2019

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