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U.S. Indicts Venezuelan Leader for Corruption Amid Tensions

3/6/2026

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U.S. Indicts Rodriguez

The United States is preparing an indictment against Delcy Rodriguez, the Venezuelan interim president, for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to PDVSA, with charges covering 2021–2025.
The move aims to bolster U.S. leverage over Venezuela after Maduro's ouster.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed reports as "completely FALSE."
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Rodriguez for her cooperation, citing oil shipments and closer ties.

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Trump Praises Rodríguez

U.S. President Donald Trump commended Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez for increasing oil exports to 788,000 barrels per day, a five-month high.
The surge followed U.S. military actions against Maduro.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Rodríguez to discuss attracting U.S. investment in Venezuela's mining sector.
The United States leverages Venezuelan oil sales to encourage reforms, with refiners including Chevron importing at seven-year highs.

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U.S. Indicts Rodriguez

The United States is preparing an indictment against Delcy Rodriguez, the Venezuelan interim president, for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to PDVSA, with charges covering 2021–2025.
The move aims to bolster U.S. leverage over Venezuela after Maduro's ouster.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed reports as "completely FALSE."
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Rodriguez for her cooperation, citing oil shipments and closer ties.

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