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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] 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. [5] Maduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. [6] 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. [7] Nicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. [8] 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. [9] Among those leaving unemployment, the share entering formal employment rose from 42% to 58%, indicating that while fewer people are finding jobs, those who do are accessing better positions. [10] The weekly frequency of transitioning from unemployment to informal employment dropped from 2.9% to 1.8%, contributing to the overall decline in the exit rate from unemployment. [11] The weekly probability of an unemployed person finding formal employment increased from 2.1% to 2.5% over the year, marking a nearly 20% rise in the formal hiring rhythm. [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. 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
  6. Maduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. · mint
  7. 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
  8. Nicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. 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
  10. Among those leaving unemployment, the share entering formal employment rose from 42% to 58%, indicating that while fewer people are finding jobs, those who do are accessing better positions. · La Tercera
  11. The weekly frequency of transitioning from unemployment to informal employment dropped from 2.9% to 1.8%, contributing to the overall decline in the exit rate from unemployment. · La Tercera
  12. The weekly probability of an unemployed person finding formal employment increased from 2.1% to 2.5% over the year, marking a nearly 20% rise in the formal hiring rhythm. · La Tercera
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