Venezuela Said to Detain Maduro Allies Targeted by the U.S.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Anatoly Kurmanaev and Annie CorrealFebruary 5, 2026 at 04:02 AM

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Venezuelan security agents questioned businessmen Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, both previously charged with money laundering in the United States, in Caracas between Tuesday and Wednesday. The detentions of these allies of deposed leader Nicolás Maduro signal increasing cooperation between the U.S. and Venezuela under Maduro's successor, Delcy Rodríguez. The U.S. had knowledge of the detentions, which occurred a month after U.S. forces attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro. Rodríguez has since reoriented Venezuela's oil exports to the U.S. and rewritten oil laws to encourage American investment. Gorrín and Saab are the first prominent Maduro allies targeted by Rodríguez's administration, reflecting her efforts to redistribute wealth and power and sideline Maduro loyalists.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Luigi Giuliano 30% Caracol 30% Colombia 30% Trump administration 40% Caracas 40% Delcy Rodríguez ×460% United States ×470% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×570% Raúl Gorrín ×380% Alex Saab ×480% Venezuela ×490%

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detention 90% nicolás maduro 80% u.s. cooperation 70% money laundering 70% alex saab 70% delcy rodríguez 70% political allies 60% raúl gorrín 60% venezuelan oil 50%