US pursues second criminal probe into Nicolas_Maduro
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026
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.
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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