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Lula Advocates for Maduro's Trial in Venezuela, Not Abroad

2/20/2026

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said toppled Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of Venezuela, should face trial in Venezuela, not abroad.
He argued the capture of a head of state by another is inappropriate.
Lula will propose to U.S. President Donald Trump that Brazilian citizens accused abroad be tried in Brazil.
He dismissed speculation about BRICS creating a common currency, saying there is no internal debate.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said toppled Nicolás Maduro Moros, the President of Venezuela, should face trial in Venezuela, not abroad.
He argued the capture of a head of state by another is inappropriate.
Lula will propose to U.S. President Donald Trump that Brazilian citizens accused abroad be tried in Brazil.
He dismissed speculation about BRICS creating a common currency, saying there is no internal debate.