Venezuela says it deported close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in U.S.
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Venezuela has deported close ally of President Maduro, Alex Saab, to the United States to face criminal charges after a lengthy legal battle. This decision reflects a significant shift in the Venezuelan government's approach to international legal pressure.
The decision marks a stark reversal for Alex Saab, who Mr. Maduro fought tooth and nail to bring home after his previous international arrest in 2020