Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez has sought rapprochement with US counterpart Donald Trump

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez has sought rapprochement with US counterpart Donald Trump

The United States has started unblocking Venezuelan funds that were frozen under sanctions, the South American country's interim president said Tuesday in the latest sign of rapprochement between long-term foes.

Caracas has been under US sanctions, including an oil embargo, since 2019, following Nicolas Maduro's first disputed claim to reelection the previous year.

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