Trump administration tells prosecutors to drop criminal investigations into Venezuelan leader Rodríguez, sources say
The Trump administration has directed federal prosecutors to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez. This decision reflects a shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations, particularly following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez has been a target of U.S. law enforcement but has not faced charges, and the administration's approach aims to stabilize the country and foster investment.
- ▪The Trump administration instructed federal prosecutors to avoid pursuing investigations into Delcy Rodríguez.
- ▪Rodríguez has been a long-time target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration but has never been criminally charged.
- ▪The directive to pause scrutiny was intended to support efforts to stabilize Venezuela after Maduro's ouster.
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Open this photo in gallery:Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on April 24.Ariana Cubillos/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials, in the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.It’s unclear whether prosecutors had implicated Rodríguez in any crimes or whether investigators were moving toward an indictment.
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