U.S. Prepares Indictment Against Venezuela's Delci Rodriguez

The U.S. is intensifying its legal actions against Delci Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, by preparing a draft indictment that includes charges of money laundering and corruption related to the state oil company, PDVSA. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to leverage U.S. influence in Venezuela following the ousting of former leader Nicolás Maduro in January.

Sources indicate that Rodriguez has been warned verbally by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami regarding the potential charges.

The investigation has reportedly focused on Rodriguez's involvement in laundering funds from PDVSA between 2021 and 2025. The draft indictment does not guarantee that a case will be presented to a grand jury, which operates in secrecy.

Rodriguez, who took power just two months ago, faces significant pressure as the U.S. seeks to stabilize Venezuela and ensure access to its oil reserves. Other high-ranking officials associated with Maduro's administration have already been indicted in the U.S. for various crimes.