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Ex-Venezuelan President Seeks to Dismiss Drug Charges

Updated 2026-09-03 06:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges on the grounds of immunity. The case has sparked debate over international legal protections for former heads of state.

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NPR
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
2026-09-03 06:39 UTC
Al Jazeera
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
2026-09-03 06:35 UTC
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