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U.S. Weighs Lifting Sanctions to Boost Venezuelan Oil Revenue

4/9/2026

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The United States, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela's central bank to facilitate flow of oil revenue.
It aims to restore access to international banking and let billions from oil sales circulate more freely.
Payments to local companies are delayed due to compliance checks, hindering oil production.
Experts say removing sanctions would boost financial activity and stabilize the local currency, helping to combat inflation.

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The United States, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela's central bank to facilitate flow of oil revenue.
It aims to restore access to international banking and let billions from oil sales circulate more freely.
Payments to local companies are delayed due to compliance checks, hindering oil production.
Experts say removing sanctions would boost financial activity and stabilize the local currency, helping to combat inflation.