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Why Maduro Says a U.S. Court Can't Try Him — His Sovereign Immunity Motion, Explained, and the Long Odds

Maduro claims sovereign immunity in his U.S. drug case. Here's what his defense argues, why legal experts are skeptical, and what a win wouldn't change.

Latin Times · Sep 7

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss charges

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of drug charges. He argues for head-of-state immunity from prosecution in a U.S. court. Maduro's legal team asserts his actions were official duties. This case tests U.S. courts' application of international law. A hearing on the dismissal effort is scheduled for November 17.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to face US drug trafficking trial in June 2027

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States. They are charged with drug trafficking and could receive life imprisonment if convicted. Their defense will challenge the indictment and the legality of their capture. US prosecutors allege Maduro facilitated cocaine shipments into the United…

The Times of India · Jul 22

Maduro Reportedly Held in Ultra-Secure 'Jail Inside of a Jail' Brooklyn Facility With No Outside Contact

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is held under extreme isolation at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

Trump Says Maduro Faces 'Fair Trial' but Hints at Expanding Case Since Current One Covers 'A Fraction of the Kind of Things That He's Done'

President Donald Trump said the United States may bring additional legal cases against Nicolás Maduro, suggesting the charges he currently faces represent only part of his alleged conduct.

Latin Times · Mar 26

Judge Rejects Tossing Out Maduro's Case In New York Due To Inability To Use State Funds To Pay For His Defense: Report

The judge in charge of the case against Venezuela's former authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro rejected on Thursday tossing out his case, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 26

Venezuela's Maduro Held in 'Jail Inside a Jail' In Brooklyn Detention Center Over Security Concerns

Nicolás Maduro appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday as new details emerged about his detention under strict isolation measures in a high-security unit in Brooklyn nearly three months after U.S. forces brought him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

Latin Times · Mar 26

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a judge to toss out the indictment against his client on the grounds that the United States has violated his rights to defend himself by blocking funds to pay his legal costs

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Judge rejects lawyer's disputed bid to join ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team

A federal judge has rejected attorney Bruce Fein's bid to join the legal team representing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against charges in a long running drug conspiracy

The Independent UK · Jan 12