US sanctions list narrows after Jorge Rodríguez delisting; cartels, dissidents remain

The US has removed Jorge Rodríguez from its sanctions list, a notable shift in Venezuela policy. Remaining targets include Cartel de los Soles, Tren de Aragua, and FARC dissident group Segunda Marquetalia, indicating continued pressure on entities linked to illicit activities. The move signals potential diplomatic recalibration, but scope and rationale remain unclear.