U.S. Removes Sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez
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Washington: The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control removed sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Wednesday, according to an update posted on the department’s website; Rodríguez assumed the acting role after a Jan. 3 operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from Caracas custody.
The move has prompted Rodríguez to welcome the step on social media and call for further sanctions relief to support economic cooperation; U.S. officials and the interim government are positioned to pursue diplomatic engagement and potential normalization in coming weeks.
More context
Timeline
- 1. 2018 — Delcy Rodríguez added to U.S. Treasury sanctions list.
- 2. 3rd January (this year) — U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife and transported them to New York.
- 3. Post-Jan 3 — Delcy Rodríguez assumed acting presidency and engaged with U.S. officials.
- 4. 1st April — OFAC removed Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions list via Treasury website update.
- 5. Early April — Rodríguez publicly welcomed the action and called for further sanctions relief to support economic ties.
Why it matters
This decision could affect your wallet. If sanctions continue to lift, Venezuela's oil could flow more freely. This could lower gas prices at your local pump. Keep an eye on your gas station's prices.
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