U.S. issues a new executive order, general licenses and a designation against Venezuela
On 25 January 2019 U.S. President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Venezuela.” This Executive Order broadens the definition of the term “Government of Venezuela” to include anyone that has acted, or allegedly acted, either directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of the Government of Venezuela, including members of the Maduro regime. Furthermore, on 28 January 2019 the U.S. Department of Treasu