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Álvaro Pulido, Alex Saab’s business Partner, transferred to the United States

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Colombian businessman faces two federal cases involving alleged bribery and money laundering schemes linked to food, medicine, and housing contracts in Venezuela. The Daily Journal.- U.S. authorities arrested Álvaro Pulido Vargas, a business partner of Alex Saab, who faces two federal indictments for allegedly laundering money from bribery schemes involving more than $2 billion […]

U.S. Prosecutors oppose bail for Cilia Flores, citing “extreme” flight risk

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Department of Justice formally opposed a bail request from attorneys representing Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing an “extreme” flight risk and describing her as a “danger to the public,” according to court filings submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of […]

Cilia Flores’ defense requests house arrest over heart problems while she awaits trial

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, asked a New York court on Wednesday to allow her to await trial outside prison due to heart problems. In a court filing, Flores’ defense attorneys requested her transfer to a private residence in New York under house arrest, with armed guards around the clock, […]