U.S. frees ally of Venezuelan president in exchange for prisoners, ‘Fat Leonard’
The release of Alex Saab, who was arrested on a U.S. warrant for money laundering in 2020 and long was regarded as a criminal trophy by Washington, is a significant concession to the Venezuelan leader.
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Venezuelan President Maduro exits a door at Miraflores presidential palace to receive Alex Saab in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20. The United States freed Saab, who was arrested on a U.S. warrant for money laundering in 2020, in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in Venezuela, U.S. officials said Wednesday.3/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro, center right, receives Alex Saab, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.4/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro, center right, embraces Alex Saab at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.5/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro, center left, places his hand on Alex Saab's shoulder as he receives Saab at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.6/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro speaks, left, as he stands with Alex Saab, behind second microphone, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.7/9
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Alex Saab, center, makes a statement next to Venezuelan President Maduro, left, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.8/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro, center left, embraces Alex Saab after Saab arrived at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20. Saab's young daughter Mariam stands in front of him, wife Camila Fabri stands center right, sons Isham, behind, Shadi, right, and Charlotte partially covered behind Shadi.9/9
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Venezuelan President Maduro, top left, escorts Alex Saab into Miraflores presidential palace after Saab arrived to Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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