Argentina and Venezuela Issue Arrest Warrants for Each Other's Presidents

Tensions escalate as Argentina's court orders arrest of Venezuela's Maduro for human rights violations, while Venezuela seeks Interpol's help to detain Argentina's Milei.

An Argentine federal court has ordered the immediate arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello for alleged crimes against humanity.
The charges against Maduro and Cabello stem from accusations of systematic repression, forced disappearances, and torture of dissidents in Venezuela since 2014.
In retaliation, Venezuela's attorney general has requested Interpol to issue an arrest warrant for Argentine President Javier Milei, citing multiple charges including robbery.
The diplomatic spat intensified after Argentina detained a Venezuelan cargo plane in 2022, which was allegedly sold by a sanctioned Iranian airline.
Relations between the two countries have deteriorated significantly since Milei, a far-right leader, assumed office in December, leading to a complete breakdown in diplomatic ties.