US Unfreezes Venezuelan Funds; Interim President Rodriguez Confirms
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 05:45
US Unfreezes Venezuelan Funds; Interim President Rodriguez Confirms
- •The United States has begun unblocking Venezuelan funds previously frozen due to sanctions, confirmed interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
- •Rodriguez stated these unblocked resources will be used to invest in hospital equipment, acquired from the US and other countries.
- •Venezuela has been under US sanctions since 2019, following Nicolas Maduro's disputed re-election.
- •Interim President Rodriguez is working to improve ties with US President Donald Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio, establishing a work agenda.
- •The US recently appointed Laura F. Dogu as charge d'affaires to Venezuela, signaling a step towards restoring diplomatic ties.
Why It Matters: US unfreezes Venezuelan funds, enabling investment in healthcare and signaling potential diplomatic thaw.
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