New U.S. sanctions have been imposed on family members and associates of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Washington increases pressure on Caracas. The measures have targeted seven people who are family members or associates of Malpica Flores, a nephew of Maduro, and Panamanian businessman Ramon Carretero.

U.S. limits on Venezuelan oil exports are cutting the revenue that once sustained Nicolás Maduro, weakening his cash flow and putting the regime’s stability at risk.