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Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.

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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US - AP News.

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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US AP NewsMaduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report Fox NewsVenezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon to the U.S.

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The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in power.

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Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, deported to US ReutersVenezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in U.S.

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CTV NewsVenezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US AP NewsVenezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US Sudbury NewsVenezuela Says Alex Saab Deported, Citing US Crimes Probe Bloomberg.com

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Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S..

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Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S.

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less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.

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**Summary:** Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a key ally of Nicolás Maduro, to the United States for facing criminal proceedings. This move comes as part of efforts to purge powerful figures who supported the deposed president. **Why It Matters:** The deportation of an alleged "bag man" and close ally of Maduro

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