March 26, 2026
Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Nicolás Maduro Over Funding Issue
The judge said he would decide whether to allow Venezuela to pay Maduro’s legal fees at a later date.
TL;DR
- A federal judge declined to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against Nicolás Maduro.
- Maduro's lawyer argued that the U.S. violated his constitutional rights by blocking Venezuela from paying his legal fees.
- Prosecutors contend Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, should use personal funds for their legal defense.
- Maduro claims he does not have the financial resources for his legal fees.
- To qualify for a public defender, Maduro would need to prove his inability to afford legal fees.
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