Venezuela's Interim Leader Urges Trump to Lift Sanctions

Feb 27, 2026

40 min

Feb 27, 2026 00:31

Interim leader asks Trump to lift blockade, sanctions on Venezuela

## Call for Sanctions Removal

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has made a public appeal to former US President Donald Trump to lift the sanctions imposed on Venezuela. This request comes in the wake of Nicolas Maduro's removal from power earlier this year.

## New Cooperation Agenda

Rodriguez emphasized the potential for renewed cooperation between the United States and Venezuela, describing the two countries as friends and partners. She expressed a desire to open a new chapter in bilateral relations, urging the US to end the economic blockade and sanctions that have been affecting Venezuela.

## Background

The sanctions were initially imposed under Trump's administration as part of efforts to pressure Maduro's government. With Maduro no longer in power, Rodriguez is seeking to rebuild ties and improve the economic situation in Venezuela.

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