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U.S. Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro's Legal Defense, Ending Legal Dispute

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The U.S. government has agreed to allow Venezuela to finance the legal defense of Nicolás Maduro, resolving a legal conflict. Federal prosecutors informed the overseeing judge that the Treasury Department modified a license permitting payments to Maduro's attorneys, who are also defending his wife against criminal charges. This modification allows payments from Venezuelan government funds starting March 5, 2026. Maduro and his wife maintain their innocence against charges related to narcoterrorism. The decision reflects a shift in the legal landscape, as the judge expressed skepticism about the government's stance on the matter.

Key Details: • Payments to Maduro's lawyers will come from Venezuelan government funds starting March 5, 2026. • Maduro and his wife have pleaded not guilty to narcoterrorism charges. • The modification of the license was communicated to the judge by federal prosecutors.

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Nicolás MaduroU.S. GovernmentDelcy RodríguezAlvin HellersteinDepartment of Treasury

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