Washington, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Maduro ally pleads guilty to US money laundering charges

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Former Venezuelan minister and ally of ousted president Nicolas Maduro, Alex Saab, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money laundering under a deal with US prosecutors, according to a Miami court order. Saab, who was extradited in May this year, initially pleaded not guilty before a judge on July 24 but has now changed his plea to guilty, agreeing to cooperate in exchange for a reduced sentence. jz/pnb/bgs ...

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