US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez, Eases Investment Restrictions WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 The United States has lifted sanctions against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez and introduced new regulations to promote U.S. investments in Venezuela, according to multiple verified sources. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Venezuela, though the reasons behind the move remain unspecified. The sanctions relief applies specifically to Rodríguez, who has served as interim president amid Venezuela’s political turmoil. Simultaneously, the U.S. Treasury Department has rolled out measures aimed at facilitating American investments in Venezuela. These regulatory changes could signal an effort to stabilize economic relations between the two nations. Meanwhile, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently on trial in New York for alleged drug smuggling. The case has drawn international attention but appears unrelated to the sanctions decision. Venezuela has faced years of economic and political crises, with the U.S. previously imposing sanctions on key figures in Maduro’s government. The latest developments suggest a potential recalibration of diplomatic and economic strategies.