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Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, the far‑right Trump fan who could lead Colombia?

Far-right defence attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, followed closely by leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. A fervent supporter of US President Donald Trump as well as the authoritarian crime crackdown of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, De la Espriella has…

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Colombia's Trump-Aligned Presidential Frontrunner Faces Scrutiny Over Transfers From Nicolas Maduro's Alleged 'Money Man'

A new investigation cites records from a closed civil case in Florida showing more than $370,000 in transfers made in 2014 while De la Espriella was actively representing Saab as his lawyer

Latin Times

Trump administration orders prosecutors to pull back on probes against Venezuela leader

It remains unclear if prosecutors had implicated Delcy Rodríguez in any crimes or were preparing an indictment

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Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

Federal prosecutors in Miami have been instructed to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a longtime DEA target. This directive, aimed at fostering U.S. investment and stabilizing Venezuela, comes despite DEA records showing Rodriguez has been on law enforcement's radar since at least 2018. The move eases…

The Economic Times

Venezuela's Maduro's Legal Troubles Deepen With Second U.S. Investigation

U.S. prosecutors are reportedly pursuing a second criminal investigation into Nicolás Maduro, raising the possibility that the ousted Venezuelan leader could face additional charges beyond the drug trafficking and narcoterrorism case already pending in New York.

Latin Times

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering

US prosecutors have charged Alex Saab, a key ally of Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering. Saab allegedly exploited a Venezuelan welfare plan. He was deported to the US over the weekend. This move signals increased cooperation between the Trump administration and Venezuelan officials.

The Economic Times

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

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Maduro’s ‘bag man’ sent to US as Venezuela deports Alex Saab in dramatic U-turn

Venezuela has deported businessman Alex Saab, a close ally of former president Nicolas Maduro who is facing multiple criminal investigations in the United States, in a dramatic reversal less than three years after he was pardoned by then US President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap deal.

The Times of India

Biden Pardoned Maduro's Alleged "Money Man." Now Venezuela Is Sending Alex Saab Back to the U.S.

The Venezuelan government deported businessman Alex Saab to the United States, marking a dramatic reversal for a man once celebrated by Nicolás Maduro's government as a political prisoner and anti-sanctions hero.

Latin Times

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US

Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap

The Independent UK

Maduro Reportedly Held in Ultra-Secure 'Jail Inside of a Jail' Brooklyn Facility With No Outside Contact

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is held under extreme isolation at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.

International Business Times UK

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader

The Independent UK

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly detained in Caracas

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same address

The Guardian - UK

Oil Tanker Carrying Half a Million Barrels Returns to Venezuela After Interim Leader Seeks U.S. Military Help

The tanker departed an eastern Venezuela port shortly after the Jan. 3 military operation in Caracas without authorization from port authorities or Petróleos de Venezuela, the state oil company, which said it was never paid for the half-million barrels of crude onboard.

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The Guardian - US

Ex-marine convicted of killing three people released to US in prisoner swap

Dahud Hanid Ortiz, convicted in Venezuela of triple homicide in Madrid, is one of 10 US nationals flown to Texas

The Independent UK

Longtime DEA informant charged in alleged scheme to extort high-level cocaine traffickers

A drug informant who helped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged with scheming to extort major cocaine traffickers facing extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic

Reason

Maduro and His Crony Made Millions While Venezuelan Children Starved

Venezuela is governed not only by a brutal dictatorship, but by a band of depraved criminals who have enriched themselves in part by stealing money intended to buy food for hungry children.

International Business Times

Venezuela Arrests Ex-oil Minister Accused Of US Links

Venezuela on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister accused of links to a firm controlled by US intelligence services -- the latest scandal to shake the crisis-hit country's energy sector.

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The Independent UK

Venezuela arrests a former oil czar and accuses him of working with the US to undermine the industry

Venezuela’s top prosecutor has announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the U.S. government to undermine the industry that drives the country’s economy

The Independent UK

Venezuela's Maduro appoints to his Cabinet a close ally pardoned by the US in a prisoner swap

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed to his Cabinet a close ally who was pardoned by U.S. President Joe Biden last year as part of a prisoner swap and assurances from the South American country to hold a free and fair presidential election in 2024

The Guardian - AU

US rejects claims of CIA involvement in alleged plot to kill Maduro after Venezuela arrests six

State department says allegations of American collusion are ‘categorically false’ as US navy member identified among foreign citizens detained

The Independent UK

The Navy, Venezuela and $50m: Who is ‘Fat Leonard’, the fugitive behind historic military corruption case?

Leonard Glenn Francis set to be sentenced for bribing scores of Navy officials after Venezuela included him in prisoner swap with White House, writes Graeme Massie

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Very serious’ ceasefire negotiations in Gaza face impasse

Hamas has said it will not discuss releasing more hostages until Israel ends its war, while Israel has vowed to continue ‘to the end’. Plus, the women who fought back against a couch-surfing predator

Evening Standard

Fugitive defence contractor 'Fat Leonard' returned to US in Venezuela prisoner swap

Leonard Glenn Francis fled to Venezuela to escape sentencing in the United States

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Biden administration secures release of jailed Americans in Venezuela

Breaking: In a surprising move, the Biden administration secures the release of Venezuelan President Maduro in exchange for jailed Americans. Read more on ...

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