US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
US Sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez Removed
File image of Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez(Photo: @SputnikInt/X)
Washington, April 2: The United States has lifted sanctions imposed on Delcy Rodríguez, the Acting President of Venezuela, as announced by the US Treasury Department.
On Wednesday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control from the Treasury revealed that Rodríguez has been removed from the sanctions list, although no further details were provided regarding this decision, according to reports from a news agency.
Rodríguez took to social media to express her approval of this development, viewing it as a constructive move towards enhancing and normalizing relations between the two nations. She expressed optimism that further sanctions against Venezuela could also be lifted to foster economic growth and collaboration.
She stated, "The decision made by President Trump marks a crucial advancement in the right direction to normalize and fortify relations between our countries. We are hopeful that this momentum will lead to the removal of additional sanctions currently affecting our nation," in her post.
Rodríguez emphasized that this change would facilitate swift economic progress, attract investments, and establish a productive cooperation agenda that benefits both nations. She concluded with a call to work towards a prosperous future for Venezuela.
Previously, Rodríguez served as vice president under Nicolás Maduro and was sanctioned by the US in 2018 as part of actions against Maduro's administration.
On January 3, US military forces conducted a significant operation in Venezuela, detaining Maduro and his spouse and transporting them to New York. Following this, Rodríguez took on the role of acting president, and the US has since interacted with her government.
Historically, relations between the US and Venezuela have been tense. However, in recent months, the US has relaxed some restrictions, especially in the energy sector. Venezuela is known to possess some of the largest proven oil reserves globally, making it a key player in the energy market.
Additionally, the US Embassy in Caracas resumed its operations on Monday after a closure lasting seven years.