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United States lifts sanctions on Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly

The OFAC removed sanctions on Jorge Rodríguez, brother of Delcy Rodríguez and leader of the National Assembly, without providing details about the decision.

14 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has removed Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly, from its sanctions list. This decision was officially announced on Wednesday, although no details were provided regarding the reasons behind this action.

Jorge Rodríguez had been included on the sanctions list in September 2018. The initial measure was due to his close ties with Nicolás Maduro's government and his role in the country's political and social crisis.

Rodríguez's removal from the OFAC list coincides with a context of changes in relations between the United States and Venezuela, which have been tense since 2019. Recently, efforts have been made to restart dialogue between the two parties.

Rodríguez is the brother of Delcy Rodríguez, who leads an interim government. According to reports, this lifting of sanctions may be connected to the intention of promoting negotiations between the regime and the Venezuelan opposition.

In addition to Jorge Rodríguez, the OFAC has also excluded Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions, drawing attention in the international political arena. However, no details have been confirmed regarding the potential implications of these measures.

Several analysts and political figures have expressed interest in the effectiveness of these actions in establishing dialogue in Venezuela. The international community is closely watching how this situation will unfold following the lifting of sanctions.

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