US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's National Assembly leader, signals oil policy shift

The US Treasury's OFAC has confirmed the removal of sanctions against Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela's National Assembly, without official explanation. This action signals a targeted easing of US pressure on Venezuela, potentially indicating a broader shift towards rapprochement, though the full scope and rationale remain unclear. The move follows a reported high-level meeting between Delcy Rodríguez and President Trump, and some sources allege it is linked to a post-Maduro transition.