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Venezuela Sanctions Policy

April 1 – April 2, 2026

Where Things Stand

The U.S. Treasury Department removed sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez following the U.S. military capture of Nicolas Maduro in January. This move allows American companies to invest in the country and aims to increase global oil production. The decision signals that the United States now recognizes Rodriguez as the legitimate leader of the nation.

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.

News

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez

nytimes.com logoThe New York TimesCenter Left

US lifts sanctions on interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

US removes sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez

aljazeera.com logoAl Jazeera OnlineCenter Left

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Leader, Opening Door to Deals

wsj.com logoThe Wall Street JournalCenter

Trump administration lifts sanctions against Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez

politico.com logoPOLITICOCenter Left

U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez

pbs.org logoPBS.orgCenter Left

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