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The U.S. lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
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The Trump administration has lifted sanctions against Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the Nicolás Maduro government. Rodríguez, who serves as vice president under Maduro, had been under U.S. sanctions as part of broader efforts to pressure the Venezuelan regime over concerns about authoritarianism and human rights. The move suggests the White House is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Caracas rather than continued economic isolation. The timing reflects broader Trump administration efforts to reshape foreign policy relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Details on what prompted the sanctions relief or whether additional policy changes toward Venezuela are planned have not been disclosed.
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