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DEA Supervisor Arrested for Visa Abuse in Dominican Republic

2/15/2026

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Melitón Cordero, a supervisor at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the Dominican Republic, was arrested for allegedly abusing a U.S. visa program for confidential informants.
The arrest follows the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump closing the DEA office in the Dominican Republic, citing a “disgusting and disgraceful violation of public trust.”
In November, President Luis Abinader authorized U.S. operations at local airports to combat drug trafficking.

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Story summary

Melitón Cordero, a supervisor at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in the Dominican Republic, was arrested for allegedly abusing a U.S. visa program for confidential informants.
The arrest follows the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump closing the DEA office in the Dominican Republic, citing a “disgusting and disgraceful violation of public trust.”
In November, President Luis Abinader authorized U.S. operations at local airports to combat drug trafficking.