Venezuela celebrates return of Maduro ally held in U.S.


Reuters | Caracas | Updated: 21-12-2023 00:58 IST | Created: 21-12-2023 00:58 IST
Venezuela celebrates return of Maduro ally held in U.S.
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Businessman Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro who was facing U.S. bribery charges, has returned to Venezuela, the Venezuelan government said on Wednesday.

Saab's return, according to sources, is in exchange for Venezuela's release of up to 36 people, including up to 12 Americans.

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