Delcy Rodríguez has renewed her call for the United States to fully lift sanctions on Venezuela, saying recent easing measures are not enough to support meaningful economic recovery. Her comments come as Washington and Caracas show signs of cautiously improving relations after years of strain.

Speaking after the United States approved limited licenses for certain financial and energy transactions, Rodríguez said partial relief fails to provide the certainty needed to attract foreign investment. She emphasized that only a complete removal of sanctions can help restore confidence and stabilize the economy.

The United States has recently eased some restrictions on Venezuela’s banking and energy sectors, signaling a shift toward re-engagement. However, analysts say the measures remain narrow in scope, with most sanctions still in place.

Rodríguez linked her appeal to Venezuela’s ongoing economic difficulties, including inflation, weak purchasing power, and growing public dissatisfaction. Recent protests over wages and living conditions have added pressure on the government to deliver economic relief.

Caracas has introduced reforms aimed at opening key sectors such as oil and mining to foreign investors, but structural challenges continue to limit progress.

The evolving relationship between the United States and Venezuela reflects a move toward cautious engagement. While diplomatic channels have reopened and some individual sanctions have been lifted, broader restrictions remain a key source of leverage for Washington.

Experts say future progress will depend on whether limited confidence-building steps can lead to broader policy changes. For Venezuela, lifting sanctions is central to economic recovery, while for the United States, they remain a tool to influence political reform.

As engagement continues, the balance between economic relief and political conditions is likely to shape the next phase of relations between the two countries.