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Venezuelan Leader Urges U.S. to Lift Sanctions for Economic Recovery

4/15/2026

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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez urged the U.S. to lift sanctions to stabilize the economy.
Rodriguez said the limited sanctions relief announced by the U.S. Treasury was insufficient for recovery.
Since the capture of former President Maduro, oil production rebounded and sales reached about 150 million barrels.
The United States has eased sanctions to allow American firms in Venezuela's oil sector, expanding Chevron's involvement to boost production.

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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez urged the U.S. to lift sanctions to stabilize the economy.
Rodriguez said the limited sanctions relief announced by the U.S. Treasury was insufficient for recovery.
Since the capture of former President Maduro, oil production rebounded and sales reached about 150 million barrels.
The United States has eased sanctions to allow American firms in Venezuela's oil sector, expanding Chevron's involvement to boost production.