Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a Maduro ally, deported to US

Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolas Maduro, has been deported to the United States. Saab's deportation is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela. He is expected to face charges in the US related to money laundering and corruption. The move is likely to escalate tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds over a range of issues, including democracy, human rights, and economic policies.