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.