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[^2]\n\nThe 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]\n\nOn 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]\n\nA proposed agreement allows the United States to access approximately one-fifth of Venezuela's proven oil reserves through a private intermediary for the next 25 years. [^5]\n\nA total of 194 homicides occurred in the area during 2026. [^6]\n\nThe article states that Venezuela's political party system is currently facing serious questioning and challenges regarding its leadership. [^7]\n\nBarry 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. [^8]\n\nMaduro faces charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy involving groups like the FARC, ELN, and the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as cocaine importation conspiracy. [^9]\n\nMaduro'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. [^10]\n\nNicolás Maduro was detained by US law enforcement on January 3 during a military operation and subsequently removed from the country. [^11]\n\nThe 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. 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