The United States has removed sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, marking a major shift in relations between both countries.
Rodríguez, who assumed leadership after Nicolás Maduro was ousted in a U.S.-backed military operation earlier this year, was officially taken off the Treasury Department’s sanctions list. Her removal from the “Specially Designated Nationals” register signals Washington’s growing engagement with her administration.
Reacting to the development, Rodríguez described the move as a step toward improving ties between Caracas and Washington, expressing optimism that it could pave the way for broader relief measures.
“We trust that this progress will allow for the lifting of the sanctions currently in force against our country, and make it possible to build and guarantee an effective binational cooperation agenda for the benefit of our peoples.”
Before now, Rodríguez had been sanctioned for her role in Maduro’s government, alongside other top officials.
Since taking power, she has been navigating pressure from both the United States and political allies at home, making key changes within the government while trying to stabilise the country’s political and economic landscape.
