−83%fewer mentions of Diosdado Cabello on state TV · In the 7 days through September 17, state TV mentioned Diosdado Cabello far below its January-July 2026 average.
US$195Min assets Saab must forfeit · As part of his plea deal, Alex Saab must forfeit $195 million in assets, according to MVS Noticias.
The federal court for the Southern District of Florida set January 20, 2027 as Alex Saab's sentencing date, according to Cibercuba, after he pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering. He must forfeit $195 million and cooperate with prosecutors within 14 days, per MVS Noticias.
Patricia Poleo said Saab 'will hand over proof of everything in 14 days' and asked why the FBI hasn't captured Diosdado Cabello. David Placeres reported Saab said he was 'medicated, with anxiety crises.' Daniel Lara Farías asked what remains of 'chavismo's official version' after the guilty plea.
«What excuse do they have for citizens of the United States like me for why they haven't captured Diosdado Cabello? I say the FBI should capture Diosdado.»— Patricia Poleo, September 16, 2026 · watch
«For Nicolás Maduro, Alex was the one who designed, structured and ran the whole financial structure tied to criminality, sanctions violations, and money laundering.»— David Placeres, September 16, 2026 · watch
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Cilia Flores's defense argues before the New York court that she is not a threat to U.S. national security, according to Daniel Lara Farías. Her lawyers claim that, as Venezuela's 'first lady' and a deputy, she has immunity, and that she was injured during the operation that captured her on January 3.
Patricia Poleo said she sent a letter to Cilia Flores and offered to serve as a channel for other viewers to write to her too. David Placeres reported that Judge Hellerstein set October 8 as the date for the hearing that will decide whether Flores gets house arrest.
«Cilia's defense says she is not a threat to the national security of the United States... and that she was injured during the military capture operation on January 3.»— Daniel Lara Farías, September 17, 2026 · watch
«The hearing to decide whether Judge Hellerstein grants Cilia Flores house arrest already has a date. That session will take place on October 8.»— David Placeres, September 17, 2026 · watch
