Why Venezuela's Neighbors Keep Quiet

As expected, the labeling of Venezuela as a "national threat" and the following sanctions accomplished nothing but strengthen Maduro.

From The Economist:

"Critics of America's initiative to impose sanctions on Venezuelan officials argued that its only practical effect would be to give Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s embattled president, a propaganda tool. That is exactly what it has done. Far from provoking cracks in the regime, as the administration hopes, the sanctions are likely to solidify it http://econ.st/1IkP3xU"
 
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