The European Parliament approved a resolution calling for sanctions to remain in place against Delcy Rodríguez and other Venezuelan officials, putting the EU legislature on a collision course with Washington's recent move toward economic reengagement with Caracas.
The resolution urges European Union governments not to lift restrictive measures until Venezuela takes verifiable steps toward democracy, including free elections, the full release of political prisoners, and guarantees for opposition leaders. One draft motion specifically called on Venezuelan authorities to immediately revoke the political disqualification and travel ban imposed on opposition leader María Corina Machado.
