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Maduro's Defense Seeks Dismissal of Criminal Case in the U.S.

Nicolás Maduro has asked a judge in the United States to dismiss drug trafficking charges, citing sovereign immunity as a head of state.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Nicolás Maduro's defense, the ousted president of Venezuela, has filed a request with a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal charges he faces related to drug trafficking. The request was made on Wednesday, the 2nd, and is based on the argument that Maduro should have judicial immunity due to his position as the leader of a sovereign state.

The document submitted to the court asserts that, as head of state, Maduro should be protected from such charges. According to the defense, this immunity should invalidate the accusations that are the subject of the case in the North American country.

According to available information, the request was formalized in a digital court filing. However, specific details regarding the content of the case and the evidence presented have not been disclosed.

The allegations against Maduro in the United States include drug trafficking charges, a case that has been ongoing for some time and has garnered international attention. The outcome of this request has yet to be determined.

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