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Venezuela removed from U.S. drug non-compliance list FAST-MOVING
President Donald Trump has removed Venezuela from the United States list of countries that have demonstrably failed to meet international drug control obligations. This decision, detailed in the Presidential Determination for fiscal year 2027, marks a significant diplomatic shift following the removal of Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent rise of an interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez.
The administration cited increased cooperation in combating criminal organizations, specifically noting the neutralization of Niño Guerrero, leader of the Tren de Aragua, as a key factor. While Venezuela is no longer classified as non-compliant with drug control commitments, it remains on the broader U.S. list of major drug transit or production countries.
Other nations, including Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia, continue to be designated as having failed to meet their drug control obligations. Trump noted that political changes in South America have created historical opportunities for regional cooperation, though he emphasized that continued, measurable progress is required to maintain this status.
Entities
Delcy Rodríguez · Donald Trump · Nicolás Maduro · Niño Guerrero · U.S. Department of State · U.S. State Department · United States · United States Embassy in Caracas · Venezuela
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- [● 12 SOURCES] The decision was included in the Presidential Determination on major drug transit or production countries for fiscal year 2027. meridiano70.co · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · diariofinanciero.do · primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · +7 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The U.S. Embassy in Caracas announced a donation of medical equipment and supplies to Venezuelan hospitals valued at $750,000. www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia remain on the list of countries that have demonstrably failed to meet drug control obligations. noticiasaldiayalahora.co
- [● 14 SOURCES] Venezuela remains on the U.S. list of major drug transit or production countries. meridiano70.co · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · www.jamaicaobserver.com · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es · +9 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The removal of Venezuela from the non-compliance list is attributed to cooperation from the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. meridiano70.co · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · diariofinanciero.do · primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · +15 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] President Donald Trump removed Venezuela from the list of countries that have demonstrably failed to meet international drug control obligations. meridiano70.co · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · www.jamaicaobserver.com · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.lne.es · +15 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia remain on the list of countries that have failed to meet drug control obligations. primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · elclarinweb.com · elperiodicodemonagas.com.ve · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The U.S. administration cited the elimination of Niño Guerrero, leader of the Tren de Aragua, as evidence of cooperation. diariofinanciero.do · alertas24.com · elclarinweb.com · nuevodia.com.ve · theobjective.com · +5 more