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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
U.S. gave visa to oilman sought in Venezuela probe
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Swiss prosecutors asked the U.S. Justice Department to arrest Alejandro Betancourt. Instead, he received a multi-entry visa and was allowed to travel to the United States, despite the arrest request tied to a criminal probe involving his activities in Venezuela.
WHO: U.S. Justice Department; Alejandro Betancourt; Swiss prosecutors
WHAT: The U.S. granted Alejandro Betancourt a multi-entry visa after Swiss prosecutors requested his arrest.
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Swiss prosecutors sought Betancourt’s arrest in connection with a criminal probe involving his role in Venezuela.
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