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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET

Trump intervened in Swiss case involving Venezuelan oilman

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The Trump administration intervened in a Swiss criminal investigation involving Venezuelan oilman Alejandro Betancourt. Betancourt has been helping Washington as an intermediary in Caracas, and the U.S. stepped in regarding the Swiss warrant case.
WHO: Trump administration; Alejandro Betancourt
WHAT: The Trump administration intervened in a Swiss criminal investigation involving Alejandro Betancourt, who has been helping Washington as an intermediary in Caracas.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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