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US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Rodriguez After Maduro's Capture

4/2/2026

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On April 1, 2026, the United States lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, the interim President of Venezuela.
The move followed the January 3 capture of former President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces.
The U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged with Rodriguez's government.
The administration has facilitated U.S. oil sales and issued sanctions waivers to promote investment.
Maduro and his wife face drug trafficking charges in New York.

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On April 1, 2026, the United States lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, the interim President of Venezuela.
The move followed the January 3 capture of former President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces.
The U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged with Rodriguez's government.
The administration has facilitated U.S. oil sales and issued sanctions waivers to promote investment.
Maduro and his wife face drug trafficking charges in New York.