Deputy attorney general defends legality of Maduro arrest

NBC News Senior Correspondent
January 9, 2025
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Deputy attorney general defends legality of Maduro arrest

Todd Blanche insisted the U.S. didn’t violate any laws when it arrested the Venezuelan leader.

The deputy attorney general outlined the constitutional basis for the extraordinary arrest.

International Law Perspective

Legal experts debate whether the arrest violates established diplomatic protocols.

Diplomatic Fallout

The incident continues to strain relations between the United States and Venezuela.

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