United States — Drug Enforcement Administration & Delcy Rodríguez

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: The United States — Drug Enforcement Administration>>> had Delcy Rodríguez>>> on its radar for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering since 2018, but was instructed by the Trump administration to stand down on investigations, potentially undermining its law enforcement efforts.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez>>>, acting President of Venezuela>>>, benefits from the U.S. decision to pause criminal investigations, easing pressure and allowing her to re-establish ties with western banks and U.S. investors. This move strengthens her political and economic position.

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: Alex Saab secretly met with the United States — Drug Enforcement Administration before his first arrest and helped them untangle corruption in Nicolás Maduro's inner circle.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, acting President of Venezuela, demoted Alex Saab and is seen as having generated goodwill in Washington by bending to demands to open up Venezuela's oil and mining industries to American investment, a move that angered some Chavistas.

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: The United States — Drug Enforcement Administration asked for an investigation into claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets, an unrelated domestic issue.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, the acting president of Venezuela, is facing a major political test in her handling of the earthquake crisis. Her administration has been criticized for an inadequate response, but she has also welcomed international aid and is coordinating rescue efforts.

United States — Drug Enforcement Administration: The United States — Drug Enforcement Administration's investigation into Delcy Rodríguez was paused by the Trump administration, indicating a shift in enforcement priorities related to Venezuela.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez>>>, as the successor to Nicolás Maduro>>>, is implementing policy shifts in Venezuela>>> that include complying with United States>>> demands, leading to internal party divisions.