Source: Fox News
Summary
Alex Saab, a close ally of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly deported to the US after his February arrest in a joint US-Venezuelan operation. Saab was previously pardoned by President Joe Biden in a 2023 prisoner swap, but still faces active federal investigations over alleged bribery conspiracies. His deportation comes after Maduro’s capture in a January US military raid, and Saab could become a crucial star witness against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges in Manhattan.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The US and Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez have collaborated on the arrest and deportation of Alex Saab. Saab’s pardon by President Biden in 2023 has not shielded him from further investigation. His role as Maduro’s “bag man” has been highlighted in court hearings, where it was revealed that he held secret meetings with the US DEA. Saab’s deportation has been confirmed by the Venezuelan immigration authority, which avoided specifying his destination to bypass Venezuelan laws. The US Department of Justice and Saab’s lawyer have not commented on the matter.
It’s a familiar dance, with each step carefully choreographed to avoid extradition laws and ensure cooperation between the US and Venezuela.
Author: Evan Null
