Venezuela Gold: a Scandal Looms for the Trump Administration After Maduro's Capture

A New York Times investigation reveals that hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan gold are stored in warehouses in the United States, despite the sector opening to foreign investments since Nicolás Maduro's departure. The origin of this gold is suspected to be linked to the criminal group Tren de Guayana, based in Bolívar State, where much of the gold mining occurs. American refiners refuse to certify the origin of certain batches, preventing their sale, but the gold remains stored while awaiting provenance guarantees.