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US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Official Jorge Rodríguez

The United States has removed sanctions on Jorge Rodríguez, a senior Venezuelan official, signaling a potential shift in bilateral policy. The move is unconfirmed by official US sources and its scope (individual vs. broader relief) remains unclear. This could indicate a thaw in US-Venezuela relations, with implications for regional diplomacy and energy markets.

Runrun.esabout 10 hours agoUS, VECredibility 43%View source

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Source credibility0.4

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activeGeopolitics10h ago

US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Jorge Rodríguez Amid 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.

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activeJusticeGeopolitics1m ago