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The fate of the Venezuelan people is now Trump's, and America's, responsibility | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Critics say Trump-era sanctions and policies worsened Venezuela's economic decline and humanitarian crisis, intensifying political instability and hardships for millions, analysts report.

  • Critics argue Trump administration policies worsened Venezuela's crisis outcomes, framing U.S. external responsibility against Venezuelan government accountability.
  • Analysts note the Trump administration enacted economic sanctions, financial measures and diplomatic pressure aimed at Venezuela during its period.
  • Observers and humanitarian monitors report civilians faced shortages, economic decline and humanitarian problems, while media outlets and editorial writers documented these impacts in opinion pieces.
  • U.S.–Venezuela ties weakened as the measures affected relations and prompted regional humanitarian concerns, and critics say these outcomes reshaped political debates on accountability and policy responses.
  • The broader debate suggests the responsibility dispute carries implications for future U.S. policy and regional diplomacy, sustaining calls from relief and accountability advocates.
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The fate of the Venezuelan people is now Trump's, and America's, responsibility | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"You are going to be the proud owner of 25 million people," the late Gen. Colin Powell told President George W. Bush before the president authorized the Iraq War, according to journalist Bob Woodward. "You will own all their hopes,…

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