Maduro seeks immunity to delay NY trial
The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has requested the American court in New York to dismiss the charges against him in the drug trafficking case, citing his immunity as the head of a sovereign state. He argues that the court lacks jurisdiction to try him under international law principles. Maduro faces a potential trial set to begin on June 1, 2027, should the court reject his request, especially since the United States has not recognized him as the President of Venezuela since 2019 after refusing to acknowledge the results of the 2018 and 2024 elections. His defense asserts that the actions attributed to him fall within his official duties and that he is protected by presidential immunity. However, experts believe his chances of success are limited, particularly given the U.S. stance against him. They consider his trial a result of ongoing political and judicial tensions, amidst his detention and confinement in the United States since 2026.
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