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Biden says he will monitor Nicolas Maduro’s compliance with conditions for free elections in Venezuela

  • December 20, 2023
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US President Joe Biden said he will continue to ensure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stays on course free and democratic elections in this South American country. Biden made

US President Joe Biden said he will continue to ensure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stays on course free and democratic elections in this South American country.

Biden made these statements in a statement after announcing that he had decided released Colombian businessman Alex Saaba close ally of Maduro in the prisoner exchange with Venezuela.

The American leader noted in the note that Ten Americans detained in Venezuela released and they find themselves “on their way home” where they will be reunited with their families.

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Venezuela and the US exchange prisoners

In addition, Venezuela extradited US defense contractor Leonard Francis, a fugitive from US justice, accused of corruption.

Biden assured that his government is working to ensure that Venezuela fulfills its “commitments,” such as the road map for democratic elections agreed upon between Chavismo and the opposition, which the US president considers “an important and positive step forward.”

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make any necessary decisions. “We support democracy in Venezuela and the aspirations of the Venezuelan people,” he said.

Saab extradited to the US in 2021

Saab, who was arrested in Cape Verde in June 2020, was extradited to the United States on October 16, 2021, where he faces federal charges of laundering up to $350 million stolen through Venezuela’s foreign exchange control system.

In its statement the government Maduro ‘joyfully celebrated liberation and homecoming’ Saabwhich he recognizes as a Venezuelan diplomat.

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10 Americans freed by Venezuela

Ten Americans released in Venezuela are already on their way to the United States, including Joseph Cristella, Eivin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore and Savoy Wright.

The agreement also provides release of 20 Venezuelans considered “political prisoners”, among them Roberto Abdul. (EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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