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Nicolás Maduro's Hearing Delayed to July 22 Due to Security Issues

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A federal court in New York has postponed the hearing for Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, to July 22, citing logistical and security challenges related to their transportation. The hearing was originally set for June 30, but both the prosecution and defense agreed that the delay is necessary to ensure safe transit and allow for the review of evidence. Maduro and Flores, detained for over 160 days on charges of drug trafficking and corruption, have faced multiple legal disputes, including recent setbacks in their defense efforts. The case now enters a phase focused on evidence review, with the defense likely to pursue legal avenues for dismissal based on immunity claims.

Key Details: • Next hearing rescheduled for July 22, originally on June 30. • Maduro and Flores have been detained for over 160 days in Brooklyn. • The defense team has recently added attorney Anna Estevao. • Prosecution and defense agreed on the need for a delay for evidence review.

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Nicolás MaduroCaracasCilia FloresNew YorkBrooklynAlvin K. HellersteinJay ClaytonOffice of Foreign Assets ControlAnna EstevaoU.S. Federal Court

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