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Entities / People / Alex Saab
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Alex Saab

Tracked across 4 events · 66 articles · First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last active May 26, 2026

Sentiment
-65
Attention
6
Events
4
Relationships
8
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Events (4)
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International
Venezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
Venezuela's government deported Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face several criminal investigations. This decision marks a significant reversal, as Nicolás Maduro previously fought for Alex Saab's return…
Impact: Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported by Venezuela to the United States to face criminal investigations. This reversal of fortune could lead him to testify against his former protector, Nicolás Maduro.
May 16, 2026 · 31 articles
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International
Alex Saab Deported to United States
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Colombian-Venezuelan businessman and ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the United States on May 16. This deportation follows his arrest in Caracas in February during a joint…
Impact: Alex Saab, a Colombian-Venezuelan businessman and ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the United States to face criminal charges. He could provide information to strengthen the criminal case against Nicolás Maduro.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
6 -70
International
Multiple Global Events and US Politics
This event covers a range of significant developments. In U.S. politics, Donald Trump's endorsement helped Julia Letlow advance in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, while incumbent Bill Cassidy was eliminated. Trump also announced a joint U.S.-Nigerian…
Impact: Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported by Venezuela to face criminal proceedings in the United States.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Delcy Rodríguez DEA Priority Target
Impact: Alex Saab, an alleged 'bag man' for Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in 2020 on money laundering charges and linked to Delcy Rodríguez's alleged involvement in government contracts. He was later pardoned by Joe Biden in a prisoner swap.
Jan 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Key Actions (9)
100 Venezuela deported Alex SaabVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
100 Venezuela deported Alex SaabAlex Saab Deported to United States
90 United States arrested Alex SaabAlex Saab Deported to United States
80 Venezuela deported Alex SaabMultiple Global Events and...
80 Delcy Rodríguez demoted Alex SaabVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
70 Joe Biden pardoned Alex SaabVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
60 United States — United States Department of Justice investigated Alex SaabVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
60 United States granted clemency Alex SaabAlex Saab Deported to United States
40 Alex Saab forfeitedVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to US
Relationships (8)
Delcy Rodríguez ↔ Alex Saab
Delcy Rodríguez ↔ Alex Saab
Nicolás Maduro ↔ Alex Saab
Nicolás Maduro ↔ Alex Saab
Venezuela ↔ Alex Saab
Venezuela ↔ Alex Saab
United States ↔ Alex Saab
United States ↔ Alex Saab
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