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Nicolás Maduro Rejects New Torture Charges in New York Federal Court

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Nicolás Maduro Rejects New Torture Charges in New York Federal Court

A closer look at “Nicolás Maduro Rejects New Torture Charges in New York Federal Court”, exactly as the source publishes it. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York federal court on Monday, pleading not guilty to newly added charges of torture and related human rights abuses. "I reject this document entirely," Maduro told the judge, referring to the superseding indictment that expands the U.S. The charges stem from his alleged role in a campaign of political repression, including torture, against opponents following the 2017 anti-government protests in Venezuela.

prosecutors accuse Maduro of leading a criminal enterprise that used brutal tactics to silence dissent, with victims including activists, students, and political rivals. The case marks a significant escalation in Washington's efforts to hold foreign leaders accountable for human rights violations, though Maduro's legal team argues the charges are politically motivated and violate diplomatic immunity. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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