US Lifts Sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez
The United States has lifted sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, head of Venezuela National Assembly and brother of the acting president. The move comes as Rodriguez leads a new round of political talks backed by Washington.
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The United States lifted sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, head of the Venezuela National Assembly, ahead of US-backed political talks on Wednesday afternoon. The move follows the ouster of former President Nicolas Maduro and positions Rodriguez to steer upcoming electoral reforms. Washington and Caracas previously agreed on access to 17 oilfields, impacting global energy markets tracked via Brent Crude Oil.
