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DEA Supervisor Arrested as U.S. Closes Dominican Office

2/13/2026

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DEA supervisor Melitón Cordero in the Dominican Republic was arrested amid an investigation into misuse of a U.S. visa program for confidential informants.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration closed the DEA office in the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Foreign Affairs Minister said the closure is linked to a U.S. internal investigation.
The Dominican Republic is a key narcotics transit point, and U.S. law enforcement cooperates with local authorities.

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DEA supervisor Melitón Cordero in the Dominican Republic was arrested amid an investigation into misuse of a U.S. visa program for confidential informants.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration closed the DEA office in the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Foreign Affairs Minister said the closure is linked to a U.S. internal investigation.
The Dominican Republic is a key narcotics transit point, and U.S. law enforcement cooperates with local authorities.