AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on DEA’s radar for years

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By JIM MUSTIAN, JOSHUA GOODMAN and ERIC TUCKERJanuary 17, 2026 at 09:53 PM

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Documents obtained by the Associated Press reveal that Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) radar for years. Despite being considered by the Trump administration as a potential partner to stabilize Venezuela, Rodríguez was labeled a "priority target" by the DEA in 2022, a designation reserved for individuals believed to have a significant impact on the drug trade. The DEA has compiled a detailed intelligence file on Rodríguez dating back to at least 2018. This information contradicts the previous administration's public stance on Rodríguez and raises questions about the U.S.'s understanding of the Venezuelan government. The DEA's interest stems from suspicions of Rodríguez's involvement in drug trafficking activities.

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Caracas ×330% Donald Trump 40% United States ×250% Nicolás Maduro 60% Venezuela ×570% Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ×380% Delcy Rodríguez ×990%

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