Venezuela abandons Nicolás Maduro to fate in US jail
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By Financial Times
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After extended diplomatic negotiations spanning nearly two weeks, Venezuela's government has notably refrained from advocating for Nicolás Maduro's release from US custody. The absence of liberation demands signals a significant shift in the political landscape, suggesting possible fractures within the regime or strategic repositioning. This development underscores mounting international pressure and the former leader's increasingly isolated position as his administration distances itself from his fate.
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