US Congress urged to add crimes against humanity to extraterritorial jurisdiction in Maduro case

An Atlantic Council analysis argues that the US indictment of Nicolás Maduro for torture exposes a legal gap: US law does not currently criminalize crimes against humanity committed abroad. The piece urges Congress to close this gap, which would enable broader prosecution of foreign officials. The proposal is an advocacy position, not a legislative action, and its near-term impact is uncertain.