"I believe that if Maduro has to be trialled, he has to be trialled in his country, not trialled abroad, Lula said in an interview, emphasising that what matters now is to re-establish democracy in Venezuela. It has to be solved by the people of Venezuela, and not by foreign interference, said Lula, citing a history of US-backed dictatorships in Latin America, including Chile, Argentina and Uruguay."
"We cannot accept that a head of state of one country could invade another country and capture the president, the Brazilian leader added. Lula's comments come as Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has been working to release hundreds of politicians, activists and lawyers jailed during Maduro's residency, which began in 2013. The Brazilian has openly criticised the abduction of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a military operation ordered by US President Donald Trump on January 3."
Maduro should face trial in Venezuelan courts rather than in the United States, with any legal process conducted domestically. Maduro was abducted during a bloody night raid in Caracas and flown to New York, where US authorities have accused him of planning to transport drugs and brought other charges. Restoring democracy in Venezuela and allowing Venezuelans to determine their future are prioritized over foreign intervention. Historical examples of US-backed dictatorships in Latin America are cited as context for opposing external interference. Acting president Delcy Rodriguez has worked to release hundreds jailed during Maduro’s residency. US data shows Venezuela is not among the world’s major drug producers.
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