Venezuela reaffirms sovereignty in the face of U.S. sanctions

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Venezuela has reiterated its sovereignty and independence in response to U.S. sanctions, which primarily target its oil and financial sectors. teleSUR

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00:00Venezuela affirmed that international hydrocarbon companies do not require licenses from third

00:04governments to operate in the country in view of the U.S. intention to sanction their activities.

00:09Through a statement, Venezuelan Vice President Delta Rodriguez informed that she maintains

00:13fluid communication with oil and gas companies affected by the sanctions, affirming that the

00:18Bolivarian Republic is prepared to comply with the contracts with these companies,

00:22respecting the Constitution and national laws. Furthermore, the text reaffirmed that

00:26international companies do not need authorization from foreign governments

00:30since Venezuela does not recognize extraterritorial jurisdiction.

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