Le président américain Donald Trump announced that the United States would bring new charges against former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is already being prosecuted for narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Donald Trump indicated that other charges would soon be added, without specifying the details.
Nicolás Maduro, captured in January during an operation conducted by US forces in Venezuela, is currently being held in the United States awaiting trial in New York.
He is already facing several serious charges, including those related to drug trafficking and alleged links with criminal organizations.
This announcement marks a hardening of the American position towards it, in a context of persistent tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Nicolás Maduro's defense team disputes the accusations, denouncing a politically motivated procedure.
The case is being closely monitored, as it could be an important test for the application of US laws on narco-terrorism.
Beyond the legal aspect, this case also has a major geopolitical dimension, likely to influence the future of Venezuela and its relations with the United States.
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