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AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
The Trump administration has directed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid investigating Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a DEA target since 2018, to stabilize relations with Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture. The move eases pressure on Rodríguez as the U.S. lifts sanctions and seeks closer ties with Venezuela.
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