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Venezuela's Maduro denounces Dominican counterpart after plane seizure

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-11 09:51

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, after being seized by US law enforcement officials is seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [Photo/VCG]

CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday accused his Dominican counterpart Luis Abinader of being a "thief" and "bandit", after the seizure of his plane in the Dominican Republic.

Speaking at an event broadcast by the state-run television channel, Maduro claimed that Abinader, with the cooperation of local officials, facilitated US authorities in seizing the aircraft.

Maduro warned that the Dominican people would eventually hold Abinader accountable.

The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX, was impounded by the US Department of Justice earlier this month for violating US sanctions against Venezuela and flown to Florida.

Maduro said that Venezuela reserves its right to take legal action to address the situation and reiterated his opposition to US sanctions.

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