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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rejection of Tarek William Saab's Appointment as Temporary Ombudsman

Venezuelan political exiles have condemned Tarek William Saab's appointment as Venezuela's temporary Ombudsman, urging the US to take action against his role in human rights violations.

Feb 26 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: a key man of Maduro resigns as Attorney General and takes on a new position in the country

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned after nearly a decade in office and will take on a new role as the Ombudsman.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Venezuelan Prosecutor Tarek William Saab Resigns

The Venezuelan prosecutor, Tarek William Saab, has resigned alongside the Ombudsman Alfredo Ruiz amid judicial reforms ordered by President Delcy Rodríguez.

Feb 25 • 22:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Assembly appoints Larry Daniel Devoe as acting Attorney General following Tarek William Saab's resignation

The Venezuelan National Assembly appointed Larry Daniel Devoe as the acting Attorney General after Tarek William Saab resigned from the position.

Feb 25 • 22:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Maduro's Tough Prosecutor Receives a New Job After Resignation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned but has quickly been appointed as the public ombudsman.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tarek William Saab goes from Attorney General to Ombudsman by decision of the Assembly of Venezuela

The Venezuelan National Assembly appointed Tarek William Saab as the interim Ombudsman after his resignation as Attorney General following Alfredo Ruiz Angulo's departure.

Feb 25 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venezuela: The Attorney General and the Public Defender Resigned

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek Saab and Public Defender Alfredo Ruiz Angulo have resigned, with replacements to be appointed by the National Assembly.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Attorney General resigns before the National Assembly

Tarek William Saab, the Attorney General of Venezuela, resigned before the National Assembly amid political changes in the country.

Feb 25 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor allied with Maduro who accused Lula of being a CIA agent resigns in Venezuela

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, has resigned from his position amid a backdrop of political repression and international controversy.

Feb 25 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Close to Maduro, Venezuela's Attorney General resigns

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab resigned on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the government's upper echelons amid ongoing political tensions.

Feb 25 • 20:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Delcy Rodríguez removes Alex Saab's wife from the vice ministry

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez has dismissed Camilla Fabri, wife of businessman Alex Saab, from her position as Vice Minister of International Communication.

Feb 23 • 20:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Jonas: Love, Chaos, and Five Old Saabs

A humorous personal essay about owning five old Saabs and the struggles of maintaining them.

Feb 23 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Attorney General, Tarek William Saab: Amnesty Law Closes a Circle of Internal Wounds in Venezuelan Society

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab stated that the newly approved Amnesty Law aims to heal societal wounds and encourages non-violence in resolving differences.

Feb 20 • 00:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Saab's plan to secure the record deal

Saab, in collaboration with UK-based Babcock, is vying to build Sweden's next warship, emphasizing local job creation and partnership strength.

Feb 16 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Amnesty law can bring peace to Venezuela, believes attorney general

The Venezuelan attorney general expresses hope that a proposed amnesty law will prevent the recurrence of certain crimes and bring peace to the country, amidst political changes and US influence.

Feb 12 • 01:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Zelensky confirmed the acquisition of hundreds of new Gripen and Rafale fighters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed agreements with France and Sweden for the purchase of new fighter jets, including 150 Saab Gripens and 100 Dassault Rafales.

Feb 11 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Alex Saab, frontman of Maduro: the collapse of the 'hunger businessman'

Alex Saab, a controversial figure and alleged money launderer for Venezuelan President Maduro, was reportedly detained by the government, sparking renewed judicial scrutiny from U.S. authorities over his connections to Chavismo's financial network.

Feb 8 • 04:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

After the stock surge - bonus success for Saab employees

Saab employees are set to receive up to a million kronor in bonuses due to a surge in the company's stock value, attributed in part to increased defense spending following geopolitical tensions.

Feb 7 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

'Kis Kis Ko Pyaar Karoon 2' to 'D Raja Saab', get ready to watch these films

This week, several great projects are being released on OTT platforms, ranging from Bollywood to Hollywood, South Indian, and Spanish cinema, perfect for a weekend watch at home.

Feb 6 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Alex Saab, rise and fall of the financial jackal of the Bolivarian revolution

Alex Saab, a supposed frontman for Maduro, is detained under unclear circumstances in Venezuela and faces possible extradition to the United States.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Joint operation: US agents and Venezuelan intelligence confirm arrest of Alex Saab, Nicolás Maduro's frontman

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a key ally of the ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been arrested in Caracas as confirmed by U.S. security sources.

Feb 5 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Alex Saab, the financial jackal of the Bolivarian revolution

Colombian national Alex Saab, a key financial operator for Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained in a joint operation by the new Venezuelan government and the U.S., though his current location remains unclear.

Feb 5 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly captured in Caracas

Alex Saab, a close associate of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, has reportedly been detained in Caracas during a joint operation by Venezuela’s intelligence agency and the FBI.

Feb 5 • 10:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What are the accusations against Alex Saab, former minister detained in Venezuela?

Alex Saab, a key figure in the Venezuelan regime, was arrested in Caracas just over a month after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro, facing accusations from the U.S. of being a major money launderer for the government.

Feb 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Venezuela strikes against US-designated individuals

Venezuela has reportedly acted against two businessmen linked to Maduro, Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín, who have been arrested and interrogated, indicating closer cooperation between the US and Venezuela.

Feb 5 • 06:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Saab Exceeds Expectations – Increases Dividend

Saab's board proposes raising the dividend to 2.40 SEK per share, exceeding analyst expectations and reporting a significant increase in sales and operating profit.

Feb 5 • 06:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says

Alex Saab, a close ally of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in Venezuela as part of a joint operation with the US and is expected to be extradited to the US soon.

Feb 5 • 05:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Conflicting reports on the arrest of Alex Saab, Maduro's ally in Venezuela

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the arrest of Alex Saab, a close ally of detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with U.S. law enforcement claiming his arrest while his lawyer denies it.

Feb 5 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fiscal Tarek William Saab: We are making every effort to achieve the immediate freedom of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab claims that efforts are underway to secure the return of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, whom he alleges were 'kidnapped' by the United States during a raid.

Feb 4 • 21:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Arrested in Venezuela Alex Saab: he was the mediator of the Trentini case

Colombian-Venezuelan entrepreneur Alex Saab, a former minister under Maduro, was arrested in Venezuela during a joint operation with local security forces and FBI agents aiming for his extradition to the United States.

Feb 4 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Anti-Madurista Purge in Joint Action with the FBI: Millionaires Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín Fall, Alleged Frontmen for the Presidential Family, According to Colombian Media

Colombian intelligence has reported the arrest of magnate Alex Saab, closely linked to Nicolás Maduro, in a significant operation also involving the FBI.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Alex Saab, businessman and former Minister of Industry of Venezuela, arrested

Alex Saab, the former Venezuelan Minister of Industry and a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was arrested on Wednesday according to Colombian media, having previously spent over three years in detention in Cabo Verde.

Feb 4 • 20:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

USA Arrests Saab

The USA has arrested Alex Saab, a close associate of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, in Venezuela.

Feb 4 • 20:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

New FBI blow in Venezuela? Reports of the arrest of Alex Saab, a businessman close to Nicolás Maduro

Reports indicate that Alex Saab, a close associate of Nicolás Maduro and former Minister of Industry in Venezuela, has been arrested possibly for extradition to the United States as part of a joint operation by U.S. authorities.

Feb 4 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, Maduro's frontman, arrested in Venezuela

Colombian businessman Alex Saab has been arrested in Caracas during a collaborative operation involving the FBI and is being held for extradition to the U.S.

Feb 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They claim that Delcy Rodríguez's regime detained Álex Saab, former official and alleged frontman of Nicolás Maduro

Colombian businessman Álex Saab, accused of being a frontman for Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained alongside Venezuelan Raúl Gorrín Belisario, with possible extradition to the United States being considered.

Feb 4 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Maduro's frontman arrested in Venezuela after being fired from government

Alex Saab, considered the frontman for deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in Venezuela following his dismissal from the government, with the operation involving both Venezuelan and American agents.

Feb 4 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Venezuela arrests Alex Saab, Maduro's frontman, according to Colombian media

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, known as Nicolás Maduro's frontman, has been arrested in Venezuela for potential extradition to the United States.

Feb 4 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Delcy Rodríguez Government detains Alex Saab, a Maduro-affiliated former minister, in a joint operation with the FBI in Venezuela

The government of Delcy Rodríguez has detained Alex Saab, a former minister close to Maduro, in a joint operation with the FBI in Venezuela.

Feb 4 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Venezuela: they claim Alex Saab, Nicolás Maduro's frontman, was arrested

U.S. intelligence sources confirmed that former Chavista minister Alex Saab was detained in Venezuela by security forces associated with the regime.

Feb 4 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Alex Saab allegedly captured in Venezuela, according to Colombian media

Colombian businessman Alex Saab was reportedly captured in Venezuela during a joint operation with the FBI on February 4, according to Caracol Radio.

Feb 4 • 18:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The most dangerous European air-to-air missile could arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine and Sweden are in negotiations about arming Kyiv with one of the most advanced European air-to-air missiles, the Meteor, and JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets, confirmed by a representative of the Swedish defense company Saab.

Feb 4 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

PARIS FASHION WEEK: The Transformation of Elie Saab's Sparkling Elegance

At Paris Haute Couture Week, Elie Saab's collection showcased a new perspective, blending classic styles with modern elements that reflect women's strength and confidence.

Feb 3 • 22:02 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Abduction of Maduro an act of war – Venezuelan attorney general (VIDEO)

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab stated that the U.S. abduction of President Nicolas Maduro constitutes an act of war, following American airstrikes and a commando operation in Caracas.

Jan 15 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Exclusive: 'International law has died' with Maduro's capture, Venezuela's attorney general says

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab condemned the capture of Nicolas Maduro, stating that it signifies the death of international law.

Jan 14 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

That time Maduro blocked the release of Trentini

Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini, recently freed after 423 days in captivity in Venezuela, could have returned to Italy earlier in October had President Nicolas Maduro not opposed the release, linked to former Venezuelan Minister Alex Saab's legal issues.

Jan 13 • 09:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"It's done for Alberto". The SMS of approval, the exchange with Saab (and the two empty flights)

An SMS from a Venezuelan military official indicated that Italian volunteer Alberto Trentini would be released soon, revealing the behind-the-scenes negotiations and obstacles faced during his detention.

Jan 13 • 04:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The intrigue of oil tankers and the role of Alex Saab: who is the fixer released by Biden in 2023

The article discusses the involvement of Venezuelan fixer Alex Saab in sanctions evasion related to oil tankers transporting oil to and from Venezuela, amid ongoing American efforts to target these operations.

Jan 7 • 17:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Convicted for money laundering are Maduro's minister and his Roman wife: 1 year and 2 months for Alex Saab

Venezuelan Industry Minister Alex Saab has been sentenced to one year and two months in prison for money laundering in Rome, along with his wife Camilla Fabri, who received a sentence of one year and seven months.

Jan 7 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Maduro enjoys immunity as head of state, claims Venezuela's attorney general

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab asserts that President Maduro is entitled to immunity as a sitting head of state.

Jan 6 • 16:36 UTC

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