How torture charges in the Maduro case could close a gap in international justice

The former Venezuelan dictator and his wife now face conspiracy to commit torture, including against US citizens, alongside existing drug and weapons charges.

US law allows prosecution for torture committed abroad if the accused is on US soil, offering Venezuelan victims a potential path to accountability.

Congress could add crimes against humanity to the list of offenses that can be prosecuted in the United States even if the act occurred abroad, offering yet another pathway to justice for victims.

by Atlantic Council – How torture charges in the Maduro case could close a gap in international justice

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