https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-treasury-drops-venezuela-from-countries-facing-outbound-us-investment-restrictionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-treasury-drops-venezuela-from-countries-facing-outbound-us-investment-restrictionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-treasury-drops-venezuela-from-countries-facing-outbound-us-investment-restrictions#u155689Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:20:40 +0000The US Treasury Department announced proposed rules for screening outbound investment in countries like China and Russia, while dropping Venezuela from the restricted list. According to Reuters, the removal of Venezuela follows the departure of its former president Nicolas Maduro from power. The new screening guidelines stem from the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025, also known as the COINS Act, which passed Congress in December. The Treasury will accept public comments on these proposed rules through December 7.Why it mattersThe regulatory framework originates f