US to allow Venezuela to pay for Nicolás Maduro and his wife's defense in drug trafficking case
Mint·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The United States eased sanctions on Venezuela, permitting the government to fund Nicolás Maduro's legal defence in a drug trafficking case. Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, arrested January 3, face narcoterrorism conspiracy charges in New York. The reversal addresses restrictions preventing Venezuela from paying defence lawyer Barry Pollack's fees, protecting Maduro's constitutional right to legal representation.
Key Entities
United StatesVenezuelaNicolás MaduroCilia FloresBarry PollackManhattan US District Judge Alvin HellersteinOperation Absolute Resolve