Maduro Ally Alex Saab Appears in US Court After 'Deportation'
Prosecutors say Saab used fake companies and bank records to move hundreds of millions of dollars tied to Venezuelan food contracts.
- On Saturday, Venezuelan authorities deported Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face multiple criminal investigations.
- President Joe Biden pardoned Saab in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap, but federal prosecutors continued investigating other alleged crimes not covered by the narrowly tailored pardon.
- During a federal court appearance, Saab answered "Yes, ma'am" in English after being charged with money laundering; U.S. officials describe the businessman as Maduro's "bag man."
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez ordered the deportation as part of a purge of insiders allegedly enriched through corrupt dealings with Maduro, signaling alignment with Washington's interests.
- Pro-Government media host Mario Silva questioned the legality of the removal, claiming it violates constitutional bans on extradition, a move expected to deepen divisions within Rodríguez's fragile coalition of Chavistas.
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Venezuela: former Minister and close Maduro ally Alex Saab handed over to US imperialism
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