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El Gobierno de Trump pide a una corte que desestime cargos contra Delcy Rodríguez porque “tiene inmunidad”
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español El Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump pidió a una corte de EE.UU. que garantice la inmunidad de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, por una demanda civil presentada contra la líder chavista en Florida. El Departamento de Justicia, tras reci...
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Key takeaway El asesor recordó que el Departamento de Estado reconoce desde marzo a Rodríguez como jefa de Estado, cargo que asumió tras la captura del presidente Nicolás Maduro por fuerzas estadounidenses el 3 de enero.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Trump administration's request to grant immunity to Delcy Rodríguez has implications for El Paso residents who have family ties or business interests in Venezuela. As the city has a significant Hispanic population with connections to Latin America, the case against Rodríguez and other Venezuelan officials may resonate locally. El Pasoans may be watching to see how the US court system handles the demanda civil presented against Rodríguez, particularly given the city's own experiences with international trade and border relations. The fact that the US Department of State recognizes Rodríguez as the head of state of Venezuela, despite the country's complex political situation, adds another layer of complexity to the case. As the case unfolds, El Paso residents may be interested in seeing how the US government balances its foreign policy interests with the legal claims presented by the demandantes estadounidenses who were detained in Venezuela.
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Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español El Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump pidió a una corte de EE.UU. que garantice la inmunidad de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, por una demanda civil presentada contra la líder chavista en Florida. El Departamento de Justicia, tras reci...
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