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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are fighting to dismiss drug trafficking charges in U.S. court, arguing they’re shielded by sovereign immunity as heads of state — a claim that could reshape international legal norms. Facing trial in June, their lawyers insist only Venezuela can waive that immunity, and even without it, Maduro’s conduct-based immunity protects him. Accused of orchestrating a massive cocaine smuggling ring with Venezuelan police, the couple denies all allegations, calling the raid a kidnapping and vowing to prove their innocence. With oral arguments set for November 17th and prosecutors preparing their rebuttal, this high-stakes case could escalate U.S.-Venezuela tensions — and if convicted, could lead to life sentences.

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