Venezuela's exports of crude oil and fuel fell 11.5% in March as the U.S. imposition of secondary tariffs and the cancellation of key licenses to operate in the energy sector led to delays and cargo suspensions,

The new measures would represent the most aggressive US siege against Venezuela’s economy thus far, posing the threat of mass death and a renewed exodus.

President Donald Trump has authorized a 25% tariff on goods from countries purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, which