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Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro Claims Immunity Against US Drug Charges

Nicolas Maduro asserts sovereign immunity and urges a US judge to dismiss his drug trafficking indictment.

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Nicolas Maduro, the ousted President of Venezuela, asserted sovereign immunity and pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in the United States. [1] Nicolás Maduro, the former President of Venezuela, requested a judge in New York to dismiss criminal charges filed against him. [2] The 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] On 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] A proposed agreement allows the United States to access approximately one-fifth of Venezuela's proven oil reserves through a private intermediary for the next 25 years. [5] A total of 194 homicides occurred in the area during 2026. [6] The article states that Venezuela's political party system is currently facing serious questioning and challenges regarding its leadership. [7] Barry 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. [8] Maduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. [9] Maduro'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. [10] Nicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. [11] The 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. [12]
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  1. Nicolas Maduro, the ousted President of Venezuela, asserted sovereign immunity and pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in the United States. · mint
  2. Nicolás Maduro, the former President of Venezuela, requested a judge in New York to dismiss criminal charges filed against him. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. The 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. · La Tercera
  4. On September 2, Vladimir Adrianza, a Venezuelan internationalist and economist, stated that the US-Venezuela energy agreement must be subject to a binding popular consultation. · Runrun.es: En defensa de tus derechos humanos
  5. A proposed agreement allows the United States to access approximately one-fifth of Venezuela's proven oil reserves through a private intermediary for the next 25 years. · elnorte.com
  6. A total of 194 homicides occurred in the area during 2026. · Vanguardia
  7. The article states that Venezuela's political party system is currently facing serious questioning and challenges regarding its leadership. · Hoy Digital
  8. Barry 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. · mint
  9. Maduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. · mint
  10. Maduro'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. · mint
  11. Nicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. · Lenta.ruRussia
  12. The 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. · Lenta.ruRussia
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