US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s Delcy

Washington: The US has removed sanctions on Venez­uela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an update. The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Cont­rol said Rodriguez had been removed from its sanctions list, without providing further details on the decision, reports Xinhua news agency.

On X, Rodriguez welcomed the move as a positive step towards normalising and strengthening bilateral relations. She expressed hope that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted to support economic development and cooperation.

“President Trump's decision is a significant step in the right direction to normalise and strengthen relations between our countries. We trust that this progress and determination will ultimately lead to the lifting of the additional active sanctions on our country,” she posted.

“This will allow for rapid economic development, investment, and an effective bilateral cooperation agenda for the benefit of our peoples. Let's keep working towards a prosperous Venezuela for all!” Rodriguez added.  —IANS