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George Santos Plans Controversial Relief Trip to Venezuela

1/5/2026

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George Santos (R-N.Y.), announced on X that he will travel to Venezuela to provide relief for oppressed Venezuelans after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro.
This would be Santos's first international journey since he was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump after pleading guilty to fraud.
U.S. State Department issued Level 4 travel advisory for Venezuela, citing risks including wrongful detention and civil unrest.
Critics question Santos's motives given his controversial past.

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George Santos (R-N.Y.), announced on X that he will travel to Venezuela to provide relief for oppressed Venezuelans after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro.
This would be Santos's first international journey since he was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump after pleading guilty to fraud.
U.S. State Department issued Level 4 travel advisory for Venezuela, citing risks including wrongful detention and civil unrest.
Critics question Santos's motives given his controversial past.