A United States senator has said that Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, will be brought to America to face trial over alleged crimes linked to corruption, drug trafficking and human rights abuses. The senator said the move is part of Washington’s effort to hold powerful leaders accountable, regardless of their position.

According to the senator, American authorities believe there is enough evidence to prosecute Maduro in a US court. He said the trial would send a strong message that no leader is above the law and that justice can cross borders when serious crimes are involved.

The announcement has sparked reactions across the world, with some countries supporting the move while others see it as an overreach of American power. Critics argue that trying a sitting foreign president in the US could worsen diplomatic tensions and undermine international law.

Meanwhile, Venezuela’s government has dismissed the statement, describing it as political harassment and an attack on the country’s sovereignty. Officials in Caracas insist that any legal matters concerning Maduro should be handled within Venezuela and not by a foreign nation.