Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said that former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro should face trial in Venezuela, rather than in the United States.
Lula made the remarks during an interview on the sidelines of an international event in India, stressing the importance of national sovereignty and domestic judicial authority. He said it was unacceptable for a foreign country to detain a current or former head of state and prosecute them abroad, particularly within the South American region.
The Brazilian leader warned that such actions could set a dangerous precedent in international relations, undermining established legal norms and diplomatic principles.
His comments follow the detention of Maduro earlier in 2026, when he was taken to New York to face charges related to drug trafficking and other alleged crimes. Lula reiterated Brazil’s position in favour of seeing democracy restored in Venezuela, while calling for respect for international law and due process.
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