The USA has defended the sanctions it has imposed on Venezuela.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also said his country would not “quit the fight” in the socialist-run Latin American nation.
The top diplomat made the comments during a three-day trip to Chile, Paraguay and Peru.
Venezuela has become embroiled in a worsening economic and political crisis.

Slow movement at Gaza border after Israel reopens Rafah crossing
US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases
Son of Norway's crown princess stands trial for domestic violence
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine
Singapore to launch space agency in response to global investment surge
Five-year-old boy returns to Minnesota after ICE release
