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The 2023 pardon of Alex Saab accompanied Venezuela's release of 10 Americans, six of whom the State Department considered wrongfully detained, and 20 Venezuelan political prisoners, as well as fugitive defense contractor Leonard Francis.
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Fact: Alex Saab's 2023 pardon was part of a deal involving the release of 10 Americans, 20 Venezuelan political prisoners, and fugitive Leonard Francis.
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{
    "year": "2023",
    "event": "prisoner swap",
    "involved_in_deal": "Leonard Francis",
    "released_by_venezuela": [
        "10 Americans",
        "20 Venezuelan political prisoners"
    ]
}
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International Relations United States Venezuela
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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.

Venezuela Alex Saab Nicolás Maduro Money Laundering Corruption Biden Administration International Relations Criminal Justice

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