politics
May 9, 2026
Senator Rick Scott says the US must "reinstate" sanctions against Delcy Rodríguez
Republican Senator Rick Scott called on Washington to "immediately" reinstate sanctions against Delcy Rodríguez, after denouncing the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas in state custody.
TL;DR
- Senator Rick Scott urges the U.S. to immediately reinstate sanctions on acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez.
- This call follows the confirmed death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, allegedly over a year ago.
- Scott claims Quero Navas was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by government agents, with his death kept secret.
- Delcy Rodríguez assumed power after a U.S. military operation deposed Nicolás Maduro.
- The Venezuelan opposition coalition also condemned Quero Navas's death and the government's handling of the situation.
- Quero Navas was detained since January 2025, reportedly due to his past military service.