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Maduro seeks immunity from US drug charges

Sep 3, 20268 sources

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has asked a US court to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, arguing that he is immune as a head of state. His wife is also seeking to end the case on the same grounds. The charges relate to alleged narco-terrorism activities. Maduro's legal team is urging the judge to drop the case based on immunity.

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Bangkok Post

Venezuela's Maduro seeks immunity from US drug charges

El País

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NPR

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds

China Daily

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Euronews

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The Hindu

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds

Washington Post

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