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U.S. Reportedly Drafts Case Against Venezuela’s Interim Leader as DOJ Official Denies It

A public denial from the Justice Department's No. 2 leaves the status of any case uncertain.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks after receiving the text of the amnesty law meant to grant immediate clemency to individuals jailed for participating in political protests following its approval, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria
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Overview

  • Reuters, citing four sources, reports prosecutors in Miami have prepared a draft indictment alleging money laundering and corruption tied to PDVSA covering activity from 2021 to 2025.
  • The report says Delcy Rodriguez was told verbally that she faces potential prosecution, though no charging document has been filed publicly.
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche called the Reuters story “completely FALSE” on X after DOJ declined to comment; Reuters said it stands by its reporting.
  • U.S. envoy Laura Dogu delivered a list of at least seven former officials and associates Washington wants detained or kept in custody for possible extradition, including Alex Saab and Raul Gorrin.
  • Saab and Gorrin are reported to be held by Venezuela’s SEBIN, while any grand jury action or extradition steps remain unconfirmed and constrained by Venezuelan law barring extradition of nationals.