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Martina Navratilova urges ICC to sanction U.S. over Venezuela action
Summary
Martina Navratilova asked the International Criminal Court to sanction the U.S. after President Trump ordered the arrest of Nicolás Maduro; reports say Maduro is detained and awaiting a first hearing in Brooklyn.
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Martina Navratilova has publicly urged the International Criminal Court to consider sanctions against the United States following President Donald Trump's move to arrest Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. Navratilova responded on social media with short endorsements and accusations that the U.S. is "pillaging" Venezuelan resources. The arrest came after warrants that were issued during the prior administration, and President Trump has said U.S. companies will take some Venezuelan oil as compensation. Media reports describe Maduro as detained and facing legal processing in the United States.
Known developments:
- Martina Navratilova posted on social media calling for ICC action and accused the U.S. of taking Venezuela's resources.
- President Trump directed U.S. forces to detain Nicolás Maduro and said U.S. firms would recover oil assets as compensation.
- Nicolás Maduro is reported as detained and awaiting his first hearing in a Brooklyn jail.
Summary:
The situation combines public accusations from a well-known figure with an international arrest and statements about resource claims. Maduro is reported as detained and awaiting a hearing in Brooklyn; further legal and diplomatic developments are undetermined at this time.
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