Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, to face criminal proceedings in the United States. This decision comes less than three years after Saab was pardoned by President Biden as part of a prisoner swap. Saab's deportation may lead to him testifying against Maduro, who is currently awaiting trial on drug charges in Manhattan.
- ▪Venezuela's government announced the deportation of Alex Saab, who is facing multiple criminal investigations in the U.S.
- ▪Saab was previously pardoned by President Biden as part of a prisoner swap.
- ▪The deportation marks a significant shift as Maduro had previously fought to bring Saab back to Venezuela after his arrest in 2020.
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- ▪ Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in U.S. — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US — ABC News — International
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onVenezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in USVenezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swapByJOSHUA GOODMAN Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 6:47 PM1:10FILE - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, left, and Alex Saab stand together during an event marking the anniversary of the 1958 coup that overthrew dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 23, 2024.
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