US Rejects Maduro Immunity; Venezuela Claims Only for Rodríguez

The US has rejected any immunity for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the New York narcotrafficking case, while Caracas has requested immunity only for Alex Saab's associate Rodríguez, who is recognized as head of state. The trial continues with an immunity hearing set for November 17 and trial scheduled for June 2027; Flores seeks house arrest. This marks a firm US stance against granting head-of-state immunity to Maduro, potentially escalating legal pressure on the Venezuelan leadership.