Binoy Kampmark (2026-01-06). Venal Reactions: US Allies Validate Maduro's Abduction. counterpunch.org On the surface, abducting a Head of State is a piratical act eschewed by States. A Head of State enjoys absolute immunity from foreign criminal jurisdiction, known as ratione personae, at least till the term of office concludes. The International Court of Justice was clear enough about this principle in the 2002 Arrest Warrant Case, holding that high