U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez

Venezuela Sanctions Policy·April 1 – April 2, 2026

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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez

The U.S. Treasury Department removed sanctions on Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking charges. This move removes Rodríguez from the government's restricted list and signals a major shift in diplomatic relations US removes sanctions on interim leader. The Trump administration intends for this change to encourage American foreign investment and help increase oil production in the region U.S. lifts sanctions to open door to deals. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the economic recovery seen in Venezuela over the last three months is good for the United States Secretary Rubio on economic recovery. Officials believe these steps will help stabilize the country after the recent change in leadership U.S. lifts sanctions on new leader.

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Key Statements

TThe Wall Street Journal

“The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez to facilitate increased oil production and American foreign investment in the country.”

Explains the economic goals of the policy change.

PPBS.org

“The U.S. Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, signaling recognition of her authority following the U.S. military capture of Nicolás Maduro.”

Confirms the political context of the leadership change and the military action.