Mr. Trump has long criticised the military escalation in Iraq. While this account is outlandish, the current choices for Ms. Rodríguez are limited. To circumvent these sanctions, Venezuela redirected crude exports to China and other countries through a “shadow fleet” of aging tankers. Rodríguez and a balancing actAs Vice-President overseeing the economy under U.S. sanctions, Ms. Rodríguez managed to bring down hyperinflation and achieve modest GDP growth from a low base. In essence, Mr. Trump is reversing the sanctions he initiated, but on his own terms.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2026 06:50 UTC