Venezuela's chief justice is asking pro-government lawmakers to strip opposition leader Juan Guaido of immunity from prosecution.
The request by Supreme Court Justice Maikel Moreno on Monday takes a further step toward prosecuting Guaido for alleged crimes.
Guaido is seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro with support from the United States among some 50 countries who declared Maduro's presidency as illegitimate. Moreno is a political ally of the Maduro.
Moreno asked the pro-Maduro National Constituent Assembly to waive immunity Guaido holds as a member of Venezuela's National Assembly.
Officials loyal to Maduro have already said that Guaido is under investigation for inciting violence against the government and receiving illicit funds.
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