Tra embargo di armi e violazioni dei diritti umani: gli impatti delle sanzioni dell’UE contro il Venezuela

The article examines the issue of violence in Venezuela, considering the factors that contribute to this problem and the impact of European Union sanctions against Caracas. The violence in Venezuela is widespread, generalized, and closely linked with the humanitarian, political, and economic crisis in the country, resulting in ongoing human rights violations. The EU has imposed different categories of sanctions on Venezuela, including an arms trade embargo. The article aims to analyze the effects of the EU’s approach, as the Venezuelan regime seeks international partnerships beyond Western democracies. The article critically evaluates the impact of EU sanctions on the situation in Venezuela, including the effectiveness of the arms trade embargo in addressing violence. Through a nuanced analysis, the article contributes to the existing literature and highlights the need to address the complexities of violence in Venezuela and the role of EU sanctions in shaping the country’s dynamics