US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator
Summary
The U.S. government has removed sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, the leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly and brother of Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodriguez. This change is part of talks between the U.S. and Venezuela aimed at improving energy cooperation and political negotiations.Key Facts
- Jorge Rodriguez was taken off the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions blacklist on Wednesday.
- He has led Venezuela’s National Assembly since 2021 and was reappointed after Nicolas Maduro was removed by the U.S.
- Both Jorge and Delcy Rodriguez were previously sanctioned under President Trump’s first term due to their roles supporting Maduro.
- U.S. officials see lifting sanctions as part of a plan to stabilize Venezuela and support political transition.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said new talks with Venezuela are set to continue soon and called for all opposition groups to participate.
- Washington has already lifted some sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank and national airline.
- Jorge Rodriguez has helped pass laws allowing more foreign investment in Venezuela’s oil, mining, and power sectors.
- The U.S. now has access to 17 Venezuelan oil fields following agreements made after Maduro’s removal.
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