CARACAS, April 20 (Xinhua) -- A nationwide mobilization against U.S. sanctions continued on Monday in Venezuela, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez leading a rally calling for political and social unity.

"We have to put an end to the sanctions," Rodriguez said at Cerro El Gallo in San Felix, where the rally took place. He said the campaign aims to build consensus and push for the lifting of economic sanctions, urging Venezuelans to set aside differences and focus on shared interests.

The mobilization is part of a national rally launched on April 19 by acting President Delcy Rodriguez, with events held in several states, including Zulia, Tachira and Amazonas.

At the launch event in Zulia state, Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela must overcome U.S. sanctions, adding that millions of children born during nearly a decade of economic restrictions have faced limited access to basic social and economic conditions.

The nationwide campaign includes marches and public events across the country and is scheduled to conclude in Caracas on May 1. ■