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[^2]\n\nThe unemployment rate in Venezuela reached 9.5% in the May-July 2026 quarter, representing an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to the same period in the previous year. [^3]\n\nOn September 2, Vladimir Adrianza, a Venezuelan internationalist and economist, stated that the US-Venezuela energy agreement must be subject to a binding popular consultation. [^4]\n\nBarry Pollack, Maduro's lawyer, stated in a court filing that the prosecution violates the absolute immunity from criminal jurisdiction to which heads of state have been entitled for hundreds of years. [^5]\n\nMaduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. [^6]\n\nMaduro's legal team, represented by lawyer Barry Pollack, filed a motion to dismiss the indictment arguing that the US court lacks jurisdiction because Maduro is recognized by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as its head of state. [^7]\n\nNicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. [^8]\n\nThe Federal Prosecutor's Office of New York accuses Nicolás Maduro of collaborating with terrorist organizations and seeking enrichment by occupying government posts in Venezuela for more than 25 years. [^9]\n\nAmong those leaving unemployment, the share entering formal employment rose from 42% to 58%, indicating that while fewer people are finding jobs, those who do are accessing better positions. [^10]\n\nThe weekly frequency of transitioning from unemployment to informal employment dropped from 2.9% to 1.8%, contributing to the overall decline in the exit rate from unemployment. [^11]\n\nThe weekly probability of an unemployed person finding formal employment increased from 2.1% to 2.5% over the year, marking a nearly 20% rise in the formal hiring rhythm. 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