Sánchez Claims Ignorance of Venezuelan VP's Travel Ban Before Preventing Entry

Pedro Sánchez claimed ignorance about the travel ban on Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez, but prevented her entry into Spain upon learning of her arrival in January 2020.

• Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, stated he was unaware of the ban on Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan VP, until her planned arrival in January 2020.
• The incident occurred during the Fitur tourism fair in Spain, highlighting diplomatic tensions between Spain and Venezuela regarding Rodríguezs travel restrictions.
• José Luis Ábalos, Spains former transportation minister, had previously met with Delcy Rodríguez in Madrid, raising questions about Sánchezs claims of ignorance regarding her travel status.