U.S. heightens sanctions against Venezuela

U.S. heightens sanctions against Venezuela

January 29, 2019 5:09 pm MST.

Gas prices are expected to drop two cents on Wednesday meanwhile the U.S. has heightened sanctions amid a crisis in Venezuela. 680 NEWS senior business editor Mike Eppel with the day’s top business headlines.

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