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Maduro Says US Charge That He Tortured Americans Is ‘False’

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told a judge that US allegations against him, including new claims that he conspired to torture US citizens detained in his country, are false.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 3:57 PM

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Bloomberg· Oct 15, 3:57 PMMaduro Says US Charge That He Tortured Americans Is ‘False’

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