Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.
Summary
Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face criminal charges. Saab was previously pardoned by President Joe Biden but is now linked to investigations involving bribery and government contracts in Venezuela.Key Facts
- Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab to the U.S. for ongoing criminal investigations.
- Saab is a Colombian-born businessman and a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro.
- U.S. officials accuse Saab of being involved in bribery related to Venezuelan government food contracts.
- Saab was described by the U.S. as Maduro’s "bag man," meaning he handled money or deals for Maduro.
- Maduro had strongly tried to bring Saab back home after his arrest in 2020.
- Saab was pardoned by President Joe Biden in a prisoner swap less than three years ago.
- Saab may be asked to testify against Maduro, who faces drug charges in the U.S.
- Venezuela’s statement referred to Saab only as a "Colombian citizen" possibly due to local laws against extraditing nationals.
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