In Case You Missed It, We've Been Taking Down Some Really Bad Guys Lately
Recent actions by the U.S. government have led to the capture of several high-profile criminals linked to the Maduro regime and organized crime. Notably, Alex Saab, a key figure in Maduro's operations, has been extradited to the U.S. along with Jose Enrique Martínez Flores, a leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. These developments highlight ongoing efforts to combat crime and corruption in the Western Hemisphere.
- ▪Alex Saab, known as Maduro's bagman, has been extradited to the U.S. after being previously released under a controversial deal.
- ▪Jose Enrique Martínez Flores, a leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was arrested in Colombia and extradited to the U.S. as the highest-ranking member of the gang to face charges.
- ▪The U.S. government views Saab as a crucial witness in understanding the financial operations of Maduro's inner circle.
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In Case You Missed It, We've Been Taking Down Some Really Bad Guys Lately Sarah Anderson | 6:34 PM on May 17, 2026 Pool via AP Donald Trump's plan to clean up the Western Hemisphere is going pretty well. If you need proof of that, just take a look at the list of bad guys we've rounded up and who are now in U.S. custody as of the past week or so. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Alex Saab (Nicolás Maduro's Bagman)I've written a great deal about Alex Saab in the past, so I don't want to rehash all the details of who he is, but for those who don't know, he's Maduro's bagman.
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