Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 regarding Venezuela, citing ongoing human rights violations, political persecution, press restrictions, violence against protesters, arbitrary arrests, and government corruption. The continuation is required under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends sanctions authorities through January 2018 unless further extended.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 6193

Timeline

Immediate

Continuation of national emergency takes effect
Existing sanctions under EO 13692 remain in force

Near term (90d)

Federal Register publication
Transmittal to Congress

Long term

Sanctions authorities preserved through January 13, 2018 unless extended again
Potential for ongoing U.S.-Venezuela policy framework depending on next administration

Risks & tensions

Text notes 'erosion of human rights guarantees' and 'significant government corruption' as ongoing concerns, suggesting no near-term policy change

Transition to new administration (Trump) 7 days after signing creates uncertainty about future Venezuela policy

Routine statutory continuation under 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); does not expand or modify sanctions scope