US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, who praises Trump
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“US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Rodriguez, who praises Trump”
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Evidence mentions US military strike capturing Maduro on January 3, 2026, but no sources confirm sanctions were lifted on Delcy Rodriguez. Claims about sanctions relief are not corroborated by provided evidence.
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— On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_interventio…
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— Under the Venezuelan Constitution, the president of Venezuela is the head of state and head of government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. As chief of the executive branch and face of the gove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_Venezuel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_Venezuel…
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— The diplomatic relationship between the United States of America and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela were strained during parts of the 21st century.
Relations were strong during the second half o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States–Venezuela_relati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States–Venezuela_relati…
“The US continues to gradually ease measures on Caracas after its military captured leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3”
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Evidence confirms Maduro's capture on January 3, 2026, but no sources mention sanctions easing. Claims about post-capture sanctions adjustments are not supported by provided evidence.
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— On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_interventio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_interventio…
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— Nicolás Maduro Moros (born 23 November 1962) is a Venezuelan politician and former union leader who has been the de jure president of Venezuela since 2013. On 3 January 2026, US forces captured Maduro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro
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— Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra (born 21 June 1990), also referred to as Nicolás Maduro Jr., Maduro Jr., or Nicolasito, is a Venezuelan politician and economist and the son of the former President of Ve…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro_Guerra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolás_Maduro_Guerra
“The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez”
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Evidence references sanctions against Maduro but does not mention sanctions being lifted on Delcy Rodriguez. No sources confirm this specific action.
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— United States v. Nicolás Maduro Moros et al., originally filed under United States v. Carvajal-Barrios, is a federal criminal case filed against Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, and various…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_…
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— During the crisis in Venezuela, the European Union (E.U.), Canada, Mexico, Panama and Switzerland applied sanctions against specific Venezuelan government entities and individuals associated with the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctions_during_the_Venezuela…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctions_during_the_Venezuela…
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— The diplomatic relationship between the United States of America and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela were strained during parts of the 21st century.
Relations were strong during the second half o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States–Venezuela_relati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States–Venezuela_relati…
“The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest US recognition of Rodriguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela”
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No evidence provided to support claims about sanctions recognizing Rodriguez as legitimate authority.
“The pair have since been taken to New York to face drug trafficking charges and both have pleaded not guilty”
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Evidence mentions prosecution of Maduro but does not specify location (New York) or drug trafficking charges explicitly.
“The move allows Rodriguez to more freely work with US companies and investors”
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No evidence provided to support claims about sanctions relief enabling business interactions with US companies.
“Rodriguez and her brother, Jorge Rodriguez, were hit with US sanctions during Trump’s first term for their role in allegedly undermining Venezuelan democracy”
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Evidence mentions sanctions against Maduro but does not specify timing (Trump's first term) or mention of her brother.
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