US Expands Legal Pressure on Maduro With Second Criminal Investigation

Mintesinot Nigussie

Federal prosecutors in Miami have opened a second criminal investigation into ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The new probe focuses on allegations related to money laundering.

This adds to existing charges in New York, including narcoterrorism conspiracy. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and is currently detained in Brooklyn awaiting trial.

The Miami investigation is seen as a potential alternative legal avenue if complications arise in the New York case. The same office recently brought money laundering charges against Maduro ally Alex Saab.

The developments reflect the US administration’s continued legal pressure on figures linked to the former Venezuelan government.

The case continues to unfold as US authorities intensify scrutiny of individuals associated with the previous Venezuelan leadership.