What's happened
The US has reimposed sanctions on Venezuela's mining sector after the country's top court upheld the disqualification of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from the presidential race.
Why it matters
The reimposition of sanctions by the US and the disqualification of an opposition leader are significant events that could impact the upcoming presidential election in Venezuela and the country's relations with the US.
What the papers say
AP News emphasizes the condemnation of the Venezuelan government by the Organization of American States, while Al Jazeera focuses on the US reimposing sanctions on Venezuela. The New York Times highlights the ruling of Venezuela's highest court barring opposition leader Maria Corina Machado from running for president.
How we got here
The disqualification of Maria Corina Machado comes after the Venezuelan government reached an agreement with the opposition to hold free and fair elections in 2024, leading to the easing of economic sanctions by the US.
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