Kerry Says U.S. Seeks to Avoid Sanctions on Venezuela

The U.S. wants to avoid sanctions against Venezuela while keeping “all options” on the table to induce the South American nation to respect human rights, Secretary of State John Kerry said.

The U.S. is “greatly concerned” by instability in Venezuela, citing President Nicolas Maduro’s government for its “total failure” at carrying out its promises to respect civil rights, Kerry said today during a trip to Mexico City.