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US drops sanctions against acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez

Full Episode
49:25

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez waves after bidding farewell to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright following their meeting at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

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The US lifted sanctions against acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez yesterday. It’s the latest in a series of changes that began when President Nicolás Maduro was captured and brought to the US to face criminal charges. Also, Afghan refugees in India face challenges getting government benefits. Also, a conversation with novelist Sahar Delijani on the struggles of Iranians at home and abroad. Plus, we raise a glass to wine-making traditions around the world.

In This Episode

US drops sanctions against acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez
7:13
Mexico reopens Azteca Stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup
6:18
Refugees from Afghanistan struggle to make a living in India
7:07
‘These stories kept coming back to me’: A conversation with novelist Sahar Delijani
10:28
After 52-year absence, Democratic Republic of the Congo returns to World Cup
5:30
A happy update on a stolen helmet
1:17
A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
Special Coverage
7:39