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Maduro and wife seek dismissal of drug charges citing diplomatic immunity
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Maduro and wife seek dismissal of drug charges citing diplomatic immunity

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against them, arguing they have diplomatic immunity as the country's leader and first lady. Their legal team contends only Venezuelan courts have jurisdiction.

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