Delcy Rodríguez: Alex Saab was deported for "national interests": "They are matters between the U.S. and him"
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, argued this Monday that the deportation of Colombian businessman Alex Saab, alleged frontman for Nicolás Maduro, to the United States was based on the country's interests. “He is a citizen of Colombian origin, he performed functions in Venezuela and they are matters between the United States and him. We took [...]
TL;DR
- Delcy Rodríguez, acting president of Venezuela, claims Alex Saab's deportation to the U.S. was justified by national interests.
- Rodríguez stated that Saab's case is a matter between him and the United States.
- The Venezuelan government confirmed Saab's deportation, citing compliance with migratory legislation.
- Venezuela noted that Saab is involved in alleged crimes in the United States.
- Alex Saab faces new judicial processes in the U.S. related to alleged financial crimes and money laundering.