Alex Saab

A federal judge in Miami ruled that Venezuela's government, under Maduro, engaged in 'hostage diplomacy' by imprisoning three U.S. citizens who claimed to be tortured by intelligence services. The ruling ordered $314 million in damages and referenced a 2023 exchange involving Colombian businessman Alex Saab.

A federal judge awarded $314 million to three Americans allegedly tortured in Venezuela by a regime led by former President Nicolás Maduro. The judgment followed a 2023 prisoner exchange involving Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, and was issued under the Anti-Terrorism Act after defendants failed to respond to the lawsuit.

Venezuela’s ruling party unity is fracturing as acting President Delcy Rodríguez shifts policies from the Chávez era, including complying with U.S. demands and allowing military training in Caracas. Critics, including former government propagandist Mario Silva, accuse Rodríguez of undermining Chavismo principles and caving to U.S. influence, while protests against U.S. military exercises highlight internal divisions.

Venezuela's ruling party unity is fracturing as acting President Delcy Rodríguez shifts policies from the Hugo Chávez era. Critics accuse Rodríguez of complying with U.S. demands, including deporting a Maduro ally and allowing U.S. military exercises, which they argue undermine Chavismo's traditional anti-American stance.

Venezuela extradited Nicolás Maduro's financial adviser Alex Saab to the US on charges of money laundering and overseeing efforts to pilfer billions of dollars. The extradition represents a major escalation in Venezuela's purge of Maduro loyalists and strengthens the US criminal case against the former president. The move reflects expanding US influence over Venezuela under President Trump's administration.

Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in a joint US-Venezuelan operation less than three years after being pardoned by Joe Biden. Saab could become a crucial witness against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges. The arrest highlights cooperation between US authorities and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez.

Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in a joint US-Venezuelan operation and deported, less than three years after being pardoned by Joe Biden. Saab could become a crucial witness against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges. The arrest highlights cooperation between US authorities and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a key ally of Nicolás Maduro, to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. This move comes less than three years after he was pardoned by President Joe Biden. The deportation is a significant development in the complex relationship between Venezuela and the U.S.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolas Maduro, to face judicial proceedings in the US. Saab was previously pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. He may be asked to testify against Maduro, who is awaiting trial on drug charges.