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US removes Venezuela from drug transit list, first time in 20 years

The US has removed Venezuela from its list of countries failing to combat drug trafficking, a first since 2005. This follows the January arrest of President Maduro by the US administration, signaling a policy shift. The move likely reflects a change in bilateral relations, though the underlying rationale and implications for sanctions remain unclear.

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