The White House has ordered US military forces to focus on enforcing the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months.
The US says while military operations still exist, the focus is to first use economic pressure by enforcing sanctions to reach the outcome for which the White House is seeking.
The statement could dampen the immediate prospect of US land strikes against Venezuela that President Donald Trump has repeatedly said may take place.
US officials say the efforts so far have put tremendous pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and the belief is that by late January, Venezuela will be facing an economic calamity unless it agrees to make significant concessions to the US.
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