The interim government of Delcy Rodríguez denied on Sunday that Diosdado Cabello,Minister of Interior and Justice,held conversations with the United States,even months before the capture of Nicolás maduro and his wife Cilia Flores,which was carried out on January 3rd.
Sources familiar with the matter informed Reuters that US officials warned Cabello not to use security services or Chavista militants to attack the opposition.
That security apparatus, which includes intelligence services, the police and the Armed Forces, remains practically intact after the US raid, highlights the news agency.
“The national government categorically denies the malicious details circulating on digital platforms. Which is false and alludes to supposed secret conversations of a conspiratorial nature,” indicated the Ministry of Interior and Justice in a statement.
It assured that these publications seek to generate internal division in the political command of chavismo.
“In addition,they pursue a clear objective,which is to undermine the prestige and revolutionary integrity of the Sectorial Vice President for Politics,Citizen Security and Peace,Captain Diosdado Cabello Rondón,” he added.
The ministry insisted that these are “false narratives” and asked citizens and the media to verify the information in official sources before its dissemination.
Since the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, rumors have circulated about a supposed betrayal within the closest circle of the couple, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York. Even, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of
Delcy Rodríguez Linked to Alleged Money laundering Scheme
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez is facing allegations of using hotels on Margarita Island as a front to launder drug money, according to a report citing a DEA informant. The claims suggest a significant impact on drug trafficking operations.
Details of the Allegations
The report indicates that a DEA informant alleged Rodríguez utilized hotels on Margarita Island, located in Nueva Esparta state, to purportedly launder illicit funds. The United States government views Margarita island as a strategic point within venezuela for drug trafficking routes leading to the Caribbean and europe. This connection places her in proximity to known figures in the drug trade.
Connection to alex Saab
Rodríguez is also linked to Colombian businessman Alex Saab, who was detained in the United States on money laundering charges and accused of being a front man for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Saab’s detention and subsequent accusations further fuel scrutiny of potential financial networks linked to the Venezuelan government.
