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US pursues second criminal probe into Nicolas_Maduro

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026

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The ongoing legal pressure on Nicolás Maduro, including a new money laundering investigation by the United States — United States Department of Justice, could further destabilize the political and economic situation in Venezuela. This could impact investors with holdings in Venezuelan assets or those exposed to the region's political risks. The increased cooperation between United_States and Venezuelan authorities under Delcy Rodríguez might signal a shift in regional dynamics, potentially affecting future business dealings and sanctions.

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The United_States is pursuing a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, focusing on potential money laundering allegations. This new probe, run by the United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Southern District of Florida, has been active for months and was ongoing when Donald Trump ordered a military raid in January that led to Maduro's capture. Nicolás Maduro is already facing narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges in New York. The Florida investigation could serve as a fallback option for the United States — United States Department of Justice if complications arise in the New York case. This development follows the unsealing of money laundering charges against Maduro ally Alex Saab by the same Miami office, and suggests increased cooperation between United_States and Venezuelan law enforcement under acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

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The United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Southern District of Florida is leading the second criminal investigation into Nicolás Maduro, focusing on potential money laundering allegations.
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Alex Saab, an ally of Nicolás Maduro, recently faced money laundering charges from the same United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Southern District of Florida, suggesting a broader crackdown on Maduro's associates.
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Cilia Flores, Nicolás Maduro's wife, was captured alongside him during the January military raid.
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Alex Saab related Cilia Flores
Alex Saab related Venezuela
Alex Saab related Donald Trump
Cilia Flores wife Nicolás Maduro Cilia Flores is the wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. She was captured alongside him by U.S. special f
Cilia Flores citizen Venezuela Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is a Venezuelan citizen currently detained in the Unit
Nicolás Maduro president Venezuela Nicolás Maduro serves as the President of Venezuela, maintaining authoritarian control over the state apparatus. He rece
Nicolás Maduro former ally Delcy Rodríguez Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan President currently facing US charges, has been succeeded by his former subordinat
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