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Former Colombian Sen. Piedad Córdoba, an ally of Hugo Chávez, helped Saab gain access to Venezuela while Maduro was foreign minister, according to investigative journalist Roberto Deniz.
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Statement: According to journalist Roberto Deniz, former Colombian Senator Piedad Córdoba helped Alex Saab gain access to Venezuela.
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Claim Maker
Roberto Deniz
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "person": "Piedad C\u00f3rdoba",
    "source": "Roberto Deniz",
    "subject": "Alex Saab"
}
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Politics Venezuela Biography Colombia
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Biden Pardoned Maduro's Fixer. He Just Pleaded Guilty to New Charges and Agreed To Forfeit $195 Million.
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https://reason.com/2026/09/16/biden-pardoned-maduros-fixer-he-just-pleaded-guilty-to-new-charges-and-agreed-to-forfeit-195-million

Alex Saab, Nicolás Maduro's former ally, pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, admitting to profiting $195 million from food and medicine contracts. This comes after he received a pardon from President Biden in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap.

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