Thursday, April 2, 2026 - The United States on Wednesday, April 1, lifted sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, who assumed leadership after her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, was removed in a January military operation.
Her name was removed from the US Treasury’s sanctions list,
signaling a major shift in Washington’s approach and recognition of her
authority.
Rodríguez welcomed the move, describing it as part of
improving ties between the two nations.
"We trust that this progress will allow for the lifting
of the sanctions currently in force against our country, and make it possible
to build and guarantee an effective binational cooperation agenda for the
benefit of our peoples," she added.
Relations between Washington and Caracas have improved since
Maduro’s ouster, with Rodríguez working closely with Donald Trump’s
administration, including opening Venezuela’s energy sector to US investment.
Rodriguez, who previously served as vice president under
Maduro, had been sanctioned along with several key officials, including
Vladimir Padrino López and Diosdado Cabello, for their roles in the former
government.
She dismissed Padrino Lopez in mid-March but continues to
balance pressure from Washington with expectations from domestic allies.
Cabello, who remains in office, is considered one of her
main supporters.
In a sign of improving diplomatic ties, the US Embassy in
Caracas resumed operations earlier this week after a seven-year closure.
The shift follows a US military operation on January 3
that captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. They were taken to
New York to face drug trafficking charges, which they deny.
According to Venezuelan authorities, the operation resulted
in around 100 deaths.
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