Reports emerged last week that the US would lift some sanctions against Venezuela, including those against at least one individual and the resumption of operations for US and European oil companies in Venezuela. This news was later confirmed by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.
The US is reportedly easing sanctions as a sign of goodwill after high-level negotiations took place in March, hoping to foster dialogue between the ruling government of President Nicolás Maduro and the US-backed opposition. Vice President Rodríguez’s statements in reaction to this news suggested that the Venezuelan government intends to do precisely that, as well as continue dialogue on an international level.
Undoubtedly, this is a positive step for Venezuela even if it has a lot to do with the US and its partners seeking any avenue to reduce crushing inflation. The criminal and illegal blockade of Venezuela has needlessly and inhumanely strangled the economy. For years, economic issues stemming from unilateral sanctions imposed by Washington have plagued the country and hurt ordinary people there – all in an effort to topple the democratically elected Venezuelan government.
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