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Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Saab to Face U.S. Trial
world1 hour ago

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Saab to Face U.S. Trial

Venezuela says it has deported Alex Saab, a longtime Maduro ally and former conduit for government contracts who was pardoned by Biden in a prisoner swap, to face U.S. judicial proceedings. The move comes as U.S. prosecutors investigate a bribery scheme tied to the CLAP food program and Saab could be called to testify against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges in Manhattan after a January U.S. raid. The Venezuelan immigration authority did not specify where Saab was sent, noting him as a Colombian citizen, amid conflicting reports about his status since his 2020 arrest.

via CBS News|
#alex-saab#clap-program#doj-bribery-probe
US Secures Release of Ally of Venezuelan President Maduro in Prisoner Exchange, Including 'Fat Leonard'
international-relations2 years ago

US Secures Release of Ally of Venezuelan President Maduro in Prisoner Exchange, Including 'Fat Leonard'

Ten Americans who had been jailed in Venezuela are set to be released and will return to the United States after a deal was reached between the Biden administration and the Venezuelan government. The agreement involves the release of an ally of President Nicolás Maduro, Alex Saab, who was arrested in 2020 for his alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme. The Americans will land in San Antonio, Texas, and six of them were wrongfully detained. As part of the arrangement, a notorious figure known as "Fat Leonard" was arrested and returned to the U.S. The agreement also requires the release of 20 Venezuelan political prisoners and the suspension of arrest warrants for three other Venezuelans.

via NBC News|
#alex-saab#international-relations#nicolas-maduro
US-Venezuela Prisoner Swap: Maduro Ally Exchanged for 10 Americans and 'Fat Leonard'
international-relations2 years ago

US-Venezuela Prisoner Swap: Maduro Ally Exchanged for 10 Americans and 'Fat Leonard'

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro secured the release of a key ally, Colombian-born businessman Alex Saab, from US custody as part of a prisoner swap deal that also saw the release of 10 Americans and 20 Venezuelan citizens. Saab, who denies accusations of money laundering, was extradited to the US in 2021. His return to Caracas was celebrated by Maduro's administration, highlighting the president's determination to stand by his allies. The prisoner swap comes amid a thawing of relations between the US and Venezuela, with hopes of a more inclusive presidential election in 2024. The release of Saab has drawn criticism and raised concerns about US credibility in the fight against corruption.

via The Guardian|
#alex-saab#international-relations#nicolas-maduro
Prisoner Swap: US Releases Maduro Ally for 10 Americans
international-relations2 years ago

Prisoner Swap: US Releases Maduro Ally for 10 Americans

The United States has released Alex Saab, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in exchange for 10 jailed Americans and a defense contractor involved in a corruption case. The swap also includes the release of 20 Venezuelan political prisoners and an opposition leader. The Biden administration sees the exchange as a step towards improving relations with Venezuela and addressing the economic situation in the country. However, critics argue that the release of Saab, who has been accused of profiting from the starvation of Venezuelans, is a win for Maduro.

via The New York Times|
#alex-saab#international-relations#nicolas-maduro
Venezuela and US Agree on Prisoner Swap, Including Maduro Ally
international-relations2 years ago

Venezuela and US Agree on Prisoner Swap, Including Maduro Ally

The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans to release up to 36 people, including 12 Americans, in exchange for the release of Maduro ally Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman accused by U.S. prosecutors of money laundering. The U.S. had given Venezuela until November 30 to make progress on removing public office bans on opposition candidates and releasing political prisoners and "wrongfully detained" Americans to avoid reinstating sanctions. While the releases could be seen as compliance with U.S. demands, Saab's return to Venezuela would be a victory for Maduro. The identities of the 12 Americans to be released have not been determined.

via Reuters|
#alex-saab#international-relations#nicolas-maduro
US Secures Release of Maduro Ally in Exchange for American Detainees
international-relations2 years ago

US Secures Release of Maduro Ally in Exchange for American Detainees

The Biden administration has released Alex Saab, a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in a swap for jailed Americans. Saab, who was arrested on a U.S. warrant for money laundering in 2020, was released from custody on Wednesday. In exchange, Maduro will free some, if not all, of the at least 10 U.S. citizens who remain imprisoned in Venezuela. The release of Saab is seen as a major concession to Maduro and may anger the Venezuelan opposition. The U.S. has accused Saab of being a bag man for Maduro, while Maduro himself is the target of drug trafficking charges.

via The Associated Press|
#alex-saab#international-relations#nicolas-maduro