Summary
For months, U.S. officials said Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro led a drug cartel sending drugs to the U.S. However, they later revealed that this cartel does not exist and shifted focus to oil.
Key Facts
- U.S. officials claimed President Maduro was involved in a drug cartel.
- The U.S. now admits there is no evidence of this cartel.
- Discussions have shifted from drugs to oil regarding Venezuela.
- President Maduro's leadership in drug operations was a key U.S. narrative.
- Adjustments in U.S. statements indicate a change in their approach to Venezuela.