August 8, 2024

Diesel Shortage Raises Fears for Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela

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Experts are warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Venezuela if President Joe Biden’s new U.S. administration does not lift restrictions that are preventing the South American country from swapping its plentiful crude oil reserves for refined diesel fuel from abroad. With Venezuela’s refinery sector in disarray after years of mismanagement, the country has become increasingly dependent on imported diesel fuel to generate electricity and transport essential goods including food, medicine and humanitarian supplies. By Alejandra Arredondo, Gustavo Ocando Alex. Full Text -> VOA

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