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U.S. Embargo Threatens Venezuela with Widespread Hunger

1/26/2026

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The U.S. naval embargo on Venezuela raises the risk of hunger in Venezuela.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects Venezuela will import 1.62 million metric tons of corn in 2025-26, 56% of its requirements.
The blockade restricts oil exports, limiting funds for essential imports.
Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, faces growing discontent among Venezuelans after the July 2024 election.

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Story summary

The U.S. naval embargo on Venezuela raises the risk of hunger in Venezuela.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects Venezuela will import 1.62 million metric tons of corn in 2025-26, 56% of its requirements.
The blockade restricts oil exports, limiting funds for essential imports.
Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, faces growing discontent among Venezuelans after the July 2024 election.