The removal of sanctions affects the head of the Venezuelan legislature and the brother of official Delcy Rodríguez. The US government has not disclosed the motives or criteria that led to the decision to clear Rodríguez from its restricted list.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Jorge Rodríguez has served as a primary target of US sanctions while leading the National Assembly in Venezuela. That status changed on Oct. 14 when the US Treasury Department revoked the penalties against him without providing an explanation for the decision.

The removal of sanctions affects the head of the Venezuelan legislature and the brother of official Delcy Rodríguez. The US government has not disclosed the motives or criteria that led to the decision to clear Rodríguez from its restricted list.
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