Group 1 - The financial sanctions imposed on Venezuela and other countries are being escalated to disrupt cash flow to the Maduro regime [2][4] - A significant portion of the global tanker capacity, approximately 18%, is part of a "shadow fleet" that operates under the radar to transport oil for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran [3] - The U.S. government's recent national security statement indicates a goal to stabilize the Western Hemisphere and reduce mass migration, particularly from Venezuela, where nearly 30% of the population has fled [6][7] Group 2 - The urgency in addressing the Venezuelan situation is linked to the broader implications of migration and regional stability, with Venezuela being a major contributor to migration issues in neighboring countries [5][8] - The ongoing crisis in Venezuela has led to significant disruptions in countries like Peru and Colombia, which are struggling to cope with the influx of Venezuelan migrants [8]

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