Sánchez Claims Ignorance of Rodríguez's Travel Ban Before Blocking Her Entry to Spain

Pedro Sánchez claimed he was unaware that Delcy Rodríguez was banned from entering Spain and blocked her arrival in January 2020 upon learning of it, highlighting tensions with Venezuela.

• In January 2020, Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, prevented Delcy Rodríguezs entry into Spain after discovering her travel ban, emphasizing his lack of prior knowledge.
• Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan vice president, was scheduled to attend the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid, which raised concerns about her controversial status in Spain.
• José Luis Ábalos, the former Spanish Minister of Transport, faced scrutiny for meeting Delcy Rodríguez at a Madrid airport, sparking debates in the Senate regarding diplomatic relations with Venezuela.