Event Brief
UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Maduro ally Alex Saab deported to U.S. over corruption
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Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. over an alleged billion-dollar oil and food corruption scheme.
WHO: Alex Saab
WHAT: Deportation to the U.S. and federal charges over an alleged money laundering and bribery scheme tied to oil and a food program
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was charged in connection with an alleged money laundering and bribery scheme tied to oil and a food program.
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