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US Senators Seek Explanation Over Removal of Venezuela Sanctions
(MENAFN) Two US senators are pressing the Trump administration for answers over its decision to lift sanctions on Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez, according to reports.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting clarification on how the sanctions relief aligns with US national security interests.
The lawmakers argued that the administration has not explained why sanctions were eased despite what they described as a lack of meaningful political change in Venezuela’s leadership or governance. They warned that removing restrictions without reforms could strengthen individuals linked to corruption and human rights abuses.
They further cautioned that sanctions relief risks increasing the financial and political capacity of actors they associate with Venezuela’s ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, unless accompanied by clear behavioral changes.
The request comes amid broader debate in Washington over evolving US policy toward Venezuela, including recent shifts in sanctions and diplomatic engagement.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting clarification on how the sanctions relief aligns with US national security interests.
The lawmakers argued that the administration has not explained why sanctions were eased despite what they described as a lack of meaningful political change in Venezuela’s leadership or governance. They warned that removing restrictions without reforms could strengthen individuals linked to corruption and human rights abuses.
They further cautioned that sanctions relief risks increasing the financial and political capacity of actors they associate with Venezuela’s ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, unless accompanied by clear behavioral changes.
The request comes amid broader debate in Washington over evolving US policy toward Venezuela, including recent shifts in sanctions and diplomatic engagement.
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