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U.S. Allows Venezuelan Government to Fund Nicolás Maduro's Legal Defense
The U.S. government has stated that the Venezuelan government can pay for the defense of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in his federal criminal case. The issue has persisted for weeks. Last month, a judge expressed skepticism about the U.S. rationale for previously blocking the funds.
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The U.S. This decision addresses an issue that has affected the case for several weeks.
month, a judge indicated skepticism regarding the U.S. government's reasons for initially blocking the funds. The judge's position was noted in court proceedings related to the case.
faces federal charges in the United States, though specific details of the charges were not outlined in the announcement. The funding approval could allow the defense to proceed without further delays related to payment issues. Officials did not provide additional comments on potential next steps in the case.
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