The United States lifts sanctions on Jorge Rodriguez, head of Venezuela's National Assembly

Updated 2026-10-16 · told from many outlets at once

The U.S. Treasury removed sanctions against Jorge Rodríguez, who leads the Venezuelan National Assembly and is the brother of the interim president.

• The U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions against Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly.
• Jorge Rodríguez is the brother of the interim Venezuelan President and has led the National Assembly since 2021.

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