Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro asserts immunity and urges a US judge to dismiss charges against him. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Maduro is invoking his immunity as head of state and demanding the dismissal of the case in the United States. His lawyers are trying to prove in court that Maduro has immunity due to his position and cannot be prosecuted in the US.
The case is being heard amid strained relations between Venezuela and the United States. Details of the charges have not been disclosed, but the issue of Maduro's immunity is under consideration by the court.
According to Reuters, Maduro's lawyers have presented arguments on immunity to the court. The judge's decision on this matter could affect the further course of the case.
Earlier, the Venezuelan government also opposed international lawsuits against Maduro, calling them political pressure. The US, for its part, criticizes Maduro's actions and says he must be brought to justice.
This case could become an important precedent in international law regarding the immunity of heads of state. The decision on Maduro's immunity will be made in a US court.