Security & Strategic Review - September 2005
VENEZUELA-US: Confrontation raised a notch by 'decertification'
A late attempt by Venezuela to mend fences with the US after having rescinded its agreement with the DEA did not suffice to avert the country's 'certification' as uncooperative with US antidrugs efforts. However, Washington chose to waive the sanctions meant to accompany 'decertification', so as to be able to continue financing 'pro-democracy' initiatives in Venezuela.
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