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A federal judge rejected Nicolás Maduro's motion to dismiss charges, allowing the prosecution of the former Venezuelan president to proceed.
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A federal judge rejected Nicolás Maduro's motion to dismiss charges against the former Venezuelan president during a court hearing Thursday. Maduro, who has led Venezuela since 2013, faces U.S. criminal charges related to alleged narcotics trafficking and corruption. The judge's denial means the case will proceed, keeping pressure on Maduro despite his continued control of Venezuela's government. The ruling is significant because it suggests prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence to move forward with prosecution, even though extraditing Maduro from Venezuela remains a substantial practical hurdle. The case reflects the Trump administration's broader efforts to hold Venezuelan leadership accountable for alleged drug trafficking and human rights abuses.
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A federal judge denied Nicolás Maduro's motion to dismiss narcotics trafficking and corruption charges, allowing the case against the former Venezuelan president to proceed.
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