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DEA aware of Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez for years, documents say

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AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on DEA's radar for years

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    DEA has long suspected Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez of ties to drug trade, documents show (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, has been on the radar of the DEA for years for her suspected role in drug trafficking, documents obtained by the AP show.

  2. The Boston Globe

    AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on DEA’s radar for years (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Associated Press has learned that Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, was even labeled a ‘priority target’ in 2022, a designation DEA reserves for suspects believed to have a ‘significant impact’ on the drug trade.

  3. New York Post

    Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez was a ‘priority’ drug target for the DEA: report (opens New York Post)

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    Newly minted Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has reportedly been in the DEA's crosshairs for years -- a “priority target” for playing a major role in the South American drug trade.

  4. WMUR

    DEA aware of Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez for years, documents say (opens WMUR)

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    AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on DEA's radar for years

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    AP: Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on DEA’s radar for years (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The Associated Press has learned that Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, has been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for years and in 2022 was even labeled a “priority target”

  6. MyNorthwest

    AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez has been on DEA's radar for years (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the U.S., he portrayed the