Published 09/02/2024 5:05:00 p.m.

US seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic

The United States has seized Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane for violating US sanctions, flying it to Florida on Monday, according to two US officials.
This incident marks an escalation in the long-standing frosty relationship between the US and Venezuela, focusing on alleged corrupt practices.
A US official stated, “Seizing the foreign head of state’s plane is unheard-of for criminal matters,” emphasizing that “no one is above the law.

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BBC News

US seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's plane

US officials say the aircraft was recovered in the Dominican Republic after having been purchased illegally.

09/02/2024 9:34:10 p.m.·United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.S. government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws, the Justice Department said Monday.

09/02/2024 5:45:09 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

US seizes plane belonging to Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

The jet is equivalent to the country’s Air Force One

09/02/2024 8:40:50 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

US Seizes Venezuelan President's Plane Over Violation Of American Sanctions

The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and flew it to Florida, saying it acted over violation of US sanctions.

09/02/2024 6:47:12 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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