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Money laundering trial against Alex Saab to begin in September

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — A Florida court has scheduled the start of former minister Alex Saab’s trial for September 8. U.S. prosecutors charge him with money laundering, conspiracy to conduct financial transactions, and concealing the origin of illicit funds. Saab, whom authorities identify as an alleged frontman for Nicolás Maduro, recently entered a not guilty […]

Court allows Alex Saab to skip money laundering hearing

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Judge Lauren F. Louis of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted former minister Alex Saab permission to skip Friday’s scheduled hearing in the money laundering case against him in the United States. Saab’s defense team also requested that the court enter a not guilty plea on […]

U.S. Prosecutors propose June 2027 trial date for Nicolás Maduro

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE – Prosecutors in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York proposed Tuesday that the trial of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who face drug trafficking charges, begin in June 2027, according to a filing submitted to a federal court in New York. The proposal comes […]