Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president

The Trump administration has lifted sanctions against Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president, according to the Treasury Department. The move signals a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Caracas, where the U.S. has previously maintained a hardline stance against Nicolas Maduro's government. By removing sanctions on Rodriguez, the administration is attempting to establish diplomatic engagement with Venezuela's leadership, a departure from the prior approach of maximum pressure. The action could pave the way for broader negotiations on issues ranging from energy exports to migration flows. This represents a recalibration of American leverage in a region where geopolitical competition with other powers remains intense.