The Trump administration’s new sanctions freeze all of Venezuela’s U.S.-based assets and those of anyone who helps Maduro which will only increase poverty, says Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodriguez. Transcript Not Available Source URL: The Real News Please leave this field emptyEmail Address * SUPPORT IndependentAnti-Imperialist Journalism DONATE NOW So far this year:• 410K+ active readers demanding bold perspectives• 130 original news/opinion pieces published JOIN OUR TEAM Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. orinocotribuneWebsite | + postsBioorinocotribuneMay 18, 2026Venezuela: 5 New Migrant Repatriation Flights Arrive From USorinocotribuneMay 18, 2026Venezuela: Diosdado Cabello and Delcy Rodríguez Justify Controversial Alex Saab Deportation Amid Growing BacklashorinocotribuneMay 17, 2026Venezuela Deports Former Minister Alex Saab to the USorinocotribuneMay 17, 2026World Bank Delegation Meets With Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Share on X (Twitter) Share on Telegram Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Tags: francisco rodriguez Interview unilateral coercive measures US Sanctions Venezuela Post navigation Previous Previous post: A Blockade Against Venezuela Must be Opposed (AFGJ Statement)Next Next post: Mega Group, Maxwells and Mossad: The Spy Story at the Heart of the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Support us on Patreon Other ways to support us Weekly Digest