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April 25, 2026
U.S. allows Venezuela to fund Maduro's legal defense
- Federal prosecutors confirmed that the U.S. Treasury amended licenses to allow payments for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores de Maduro's defense attorneys under specific conditions.
- This decision resolves a legal standoff and prevents delays in the case, ensuring U.S. taxpayers won't cover legal fees.
- Maduro and his wife, who have pleaded not guilty, face serious charges including drug trafficking and have had their attorneys drop a legal challenge against the indictment.
2 Sources
- US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending standoffApr 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM · CNN
- U.S. says Venezuela can pay for Nicolás Maduro and his wife's defenseApr 25, 2026 at 1:40 PM · NBC