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Presidential Notice 13692

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela

President Biden continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13692 regarding Venezuela, citing ongoing human rights abuses, political persecution, press restrictions, and government corruption. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 12557

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency declared in EO 13692 for 1 year
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues; existing sanctions under EO 13692 and subsequent Venezuela EOs remain in effect

Near term (90d)

  • Annual congressional notification and Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Emergency authorities available through March 2023 unless terminated or extended again

Risks & tensions

  • Perpetuation of sanctions regime without policy change may limit diplomatic flexibility
  • Vague 'not improved' standard allows indefinite renewal without clear metrics
Presidential Notice 13692: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela · Executive Orders