As Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela Deepens, US Weighs Intervention Options

The U.S. imposed a new round of sanctions on Venezuela Friday, targeting oil companies that the U.S. says are propping up President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The sanctions come amid a worsening political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, as citizens cope with a collapsed health system and dire food, water and electricity shortages. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó remains vulnerable to arrest after the government stripped him of immunity on Tuesday. We’ll talk about the ongoing crisis and how the U.S. should respond.