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WorldPublished: 1 July 2026 at 05:37

Venezuela’s Maduro Accused in Lawsuit of Authorizing Police Killings

Five families whose loved ones were killed during a deadly police campaign have sued the former Venezuelan leader in U.S. court in Brooklyn.

Foto: The New York Times

Five families have filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court in Brooklyn, accusing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of authorizing police killings. According to the suit, Maduro allegedly issued orders that led to the deaths of their relatives during a deadly police campaign. The families are seeking justice in U.S. federal court, aiming to hold Maduro accountable for the loss of their loved ones. The lawsuit is part of broader efforts to bring the former Venezuelan leader to justice for human rights abuses. Further details about the specific allegations and the case are still emerging.

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