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Alex Saab pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate with US prosecutors in Maduro case

Alex Saab, a key figure in the Maduro regime, has reached a cooperation agreement with the US Department of Justice, agreeing to provide information on high-ranking Venezuelan officials and pay USD 195 million. This marks a significant shift in the case against former dictator Nicolás Maduro, potentially providing US prosecutors with insider testimony. The deal allows for a reduced sentence if his cooperation is deemed valuable, signaling a possible escalation in US legal pressure on the Venezuelan leadership.

Infobaeabout 14 hours agoUS, VECredibility 24%View source

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