Maikel Moreno
Former President of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ)
At a glance
Maikel Moreno served as President of Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) from 2017 to 2022 — one of the most heavily sanctioned figures in the Bolivarian government and the subject of U.S. federal corruption charges.
Who is Maikel Moreno?
Maikel José Moreno Pérez is a former Venezuelan judge who served as President of the TSJ from 2017 to 2022. The TSJ is Venezuela's supreme court and, under his presidency, ruled in favour of nearly every Maduro-government position in constitutional and electoral disputes — including the decisions disqualifying opposition candidates from running for president.
Moreno was indicted in U.S. federal court in 2020 on money-laundering and corruption charges and is on the OFAC SDN list. His tenure is the central case study cited by foreign-investor litigation teams when assessing the independence (or absence) of the Venezuelan judicial system.
Also known as: Maikel José Moreno Pérez.
Career timeline
- 2017–2022 — President of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ)
- 2020 — Indicted in U.S. federal court on money-laundering and corruption charges
Network & connections
The following figures are part of Maikel Moreno's direct political, cabinet, or institutional network — useful for compliance teams mapping the wider Venezuelan power structure:
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
Useful tools and explainers
- Browse all active OFAC Venezuela SDN designations — the live US Treasury tracker for individuals, entities, vessels, and aircraft.
- OFAC Venezuela sanctions checker — paste any name to check it against the active SDN list.
- Sector context for Maikel Moreno's role — regulatory framework, OFAC pathways, and current deal flow.
- How to invest in Venezuela (2026 sanctions-safe guide)
- Browse all Venezuelan power figures
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