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September 2, 2026
Maduro and Wife Seek Dismissal of Drug Charges Citing Sovereign Immunity
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores filed a motion to dismiss drug trafficking charges, asserting immunity as the Venezuelan leaders.
- Their trial is scheduled for June 1, with oral arguments on the dismissal set for November 17.
- Maduro's lawyers argue that no U.S. court has ever tried a foreign leader recognized by their own country, while both maintain their innocence against the charges.
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- Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss chargesSep 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM · Reuters
- Maduro seeks to fend off narco-terrorism trial, arguing he has immunitySep 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM · Washington Post
- Nicolás Maduro seeks dismissal of drug charges, claims immunitySep 3, 2026 at 2:51 AM · AP
- Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity groundsSep 3, 2026 at 3:45 AM · ABC News
- Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity groundsSep 3, 2026 at 6:39 AM · NPR