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Washington's easing of Venezuela oil sanctions stirs up questions | Video

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The United States is U-turning on years of punishing oil sanctions against Venezuela in return for guarantees that the South American country will lift bans on opposition politicians and allow international observers to monitor its presidential election next year. This has drawn accusations of diplomatic hypocrisy, prompting questions about what is really behind the policy shift. Nick Harper reports.

The United States is U-turning on years of punishing oil sanctions against Venezuela in return for guarantees that the South American country will lift bans on opposition politicians and allow international observers to monitor its presidential election next year. This has drawn accusations of diplomatic hypocrisy, prompting questions about what is really behind the policy shift. Nick Harper reports.

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