Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
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Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente

Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez called for the United States to remove all sanctions on Tuesday, saying partial relief is insufficient for economic recovery. She linked sanctions removal to attracting foreign investment, a priority for US President Donald Trump. The US Treasury Department announced new licenses for transactions with Venezuelan banks. Rodriguez's government faces worker protests over wages and pensions. Venezuela continues experiencing severe economic crisis amid government mismanagement and restrictions.

Key Entities

Delcy RodriguezVenezuelaUnited StatesDonald TrumpNicolas MaduroUS Treasury DepartmentEconomic sanctions

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