Maduro has claimed a violation of his rights by the United States

In a petition to dismiss the criminal case against him, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the American authorities, which, according to him, violated his constitutional rights. This is stated in a court document dated February 27, available to RIA Novosti.

"The actions of the United States government not only undermine the rights of Mr. Maduro, but also violate the mandate of this court to ensure a fair trial for all defendants in accordance with the guarantees provided by the U.S. Constitution," the document says.

The abyss of captivity: how and why the United States captured the president of Venezuela

Washington's actions have been condemned in many countries around the world, and an unprecedented operation could result in a military confrontation in the region.

On February 23, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Russia strongly urges Washington to immediately release the Venezuelan president and his wife, Celia Flores.

On February 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that there could be no justification for what happened in Caracas on January 3, adding that it was a blatant and cynical violation of international law.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on January 15 that Maduro's abduction violates US international legal obligations. According to her, the arguments that the Venezuelan leader allegedly lost his immunity cannot be taken into account, since the politician was removed from his post during an illegal military operation.

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