This image shows Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro onboard the USS Iwo Jima after the US military captured him on January 3, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Argentina seeks Maduro extradition from US over crimes against humanity — ruling
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentine authorities on Wednesday requested the extradition of deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro from the United States (US) to face charges of crimes against humanity, according to a court ruling obtained by AFP.
An Argentine judge evoked the principle of universal jurisdiction to request that Maduro, who was captured by US forces on January 3 and taken to New York, be handed over for questioning in connection with allegations of grave rights abuses.
