Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 5, 2026 at 07:02 PM
Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

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After being apprehended in Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro was brought to New York City to face criminal charges of "narco-terrorism" in a US court. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the US actions were legally justified, accusing Maduro of enabling the transport of cocaine to the US. Maduro, who has long denied these allegations, pleaded not guilty. International law experts are questioning the legality of the Trump administration's actions, suggesting potential violations of international statutes governing the use of force. Despite the international concerns, the US maintains its actions were in accordance with US law, and the case proceeds domestically, though the method of Maduro's apprehension raises complex legal questions.

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