E218 - The Human Cost of Economic Sanctions w/ Mark Weisbrot
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The Human Cost of Sanctions
This chapter explores the devastating effects of U.S. economic sanctions on Venezuela, emphasizing their role in prompting a mass exodus of people due to the resulting humanitarian crises. It critiques both the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to sanctions, highlighting the significant lives affected and the moral implications of such policies. The discussion also reflects on the broader historical context of U.S. interventions and the strategic use of sanctions as tools for political leverage.
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