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Alex Saab, ally of Maduro, should admit guilt in federal money laundering casePhoto by shatishira on Pexels
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Alex Saab, ally of Maduro, should admit guilt in federal money laundering case

Euronews Portugal15 September 2026 at 06:48

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a federal money laundering case in the United States. Saab was previously detained in the United States since October 2021, after being extradited from Cape Verde.

The Colombian-born naturalized Venezuelan is charged with a single count of money laundering linked to an alleged conspiracy to create fictitious companies and falsify shipping records. The specific details of the financial transactions involved have not been fully disclosed in the proceedings.

Saab is expected to appear before a judge in Miami on Tuesday for a plea change hearing, according to court records. This hearing marks a significant moment in the legal proceedings against the Colombian businessman.

The charges come in the context of tense relations between the United States and Venezuela, with Saab being considered a figure close to the Maduro regime. The case could have broader diplomatic implications between the two countries.

Why this matters

Alex Saab's case is significant because he is considered a key ally of Maduro and has long been an informal mediator in international negotiations. His eventual guilty plea could have implications for relations between the United States and Venezuela, as well as for future diplomatic negotiations. Furthermore, the case may reveal details about financial schemes allegedly linked to the Venezuelan government's inner circle.

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