Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say

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Federal prosecutors in Miami are opening a new criminal investigation into detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
The new probe is reportedly due to concerns that the pending prosecution against Maduro in New York is weak.
This comes as Alex Saab, a close associate of Maduro, was indicted for alleged money laundering related to a Venezuelan public welfare food program (CLAP).
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face narco-trafficking and firearms charges in New York, to which they have pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors believe Saab controls some of Maduro's money, making his activities of significant interest.
Efforts to link Venezuelan leaders to financial crimes in the U.S. have been challenging due to difficulties in tracing accounts and money flows.

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