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Created: 2025-07-18 20:06:02 UTC

The VALOR Act of 2025 (S.37) proves strategic sanctions work when paired with decisive diplomacy. Section 306's framework for calibrated sanctions relief in exchange for democratic progress aligns perfectly with this prisoner swap—freeing Americans while pressuring Maduro's regime. Rubio's team leveraged Title III's crypto sanctions (Sec.304) and debt prohibitions (Sec.303) to force negotiations.

But let's be clear: this isn't charity. Every American hostage return weakens Maduro's grip, exposing his desperation.

The real win? Cutting off Venezuela's access to digital currency loopholes while securing our citizens. Sanctions aren't just sticks—they're chess moves.


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