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Venezuela deported former Industry Minister Alex Saab to the United States, as Caracas moves to transfer him for U.S. judicial proceedings.
U.S. prosecutors see Saab as a conduit for Maduro-era corruption, potentially aiding accountability efforts in the inner circle.
Saab’s 2020 bribery allegations are linked to a CLAP food-import network U.S. officials say siphoned hundreds of millions from Venezuela.

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Venezuela deported a Maduro ally to face U.S. criminal proceedings, signaling a shift in the ally’s status.
The deported figure is Alex Saab, long described by U.S. officials as Maduro’s “bag man.”
Saab was pardoned in a prisoner swap by President Joe Biden in 2023, complicating U.S.-Venezuela dynamics.
The Venezuelan immigration authority did not specify Saab’s destination, citing ongoing U.S. investigations.
Saab’s departure deepens divisions within Rodríguez’s ruling coalition, which has swung to open up oil and mining to U.S. investment.
U.S. prosecutors have been digging into Saab’s role in a bribery conspiracy linked to food contracts.
Saab’s case is tied to the CLAP program, which provided staples to Venezuelans during hyperinflation.
Saab could testify against Maduro if returned to U.S. custody, serving as a potential witness.
Venezuela’s leadership framed Saab’s return as a legal result of U.S. investigations, not a diplomatic move.
Analysts warn that internal Chavista allies may resent concessions to the U.S. oversight.

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