Reporting Highlights
Suspected of Hiring Gang: The Trump administration is working directly with a powerful Venezuelan leader under investigation for an alleged political killing in Chile.
Crucial Figure in Venezuela: Diosdado Cabello remains the interior and justice minister, even though he is the target of U.S. drug trafficking charges and a $25 million bounty.
Implicit Geopolitical Deal: Washington exploits the U.S. indictment to ensure Cabello’s cooperation, while he shields himself with his power over Venezuela’s stability, former officials say.
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
