Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to face legal proceedings in the U.S.
Venezuela's government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap.
TL;DR
- Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, an ally of Nicolás Maduro.
- Saab is being sent to face judicial proceedings in the U.S.
- This deportation occurs less than three years after Saab was pardoned by President Joe Biden.
- The previous pardon was part of a prisoner swap agreement.