With Venezuelans' Money, They Will Pay for Maduro and Flores' Defense in New York
A license issued this Friday, April 24, authorized the Venezuelan State to use public funds to pay for the private defense of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in New York, where they are accused of drug trafficking, terrorism, and use of war weapons.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has authorized the Venezuelan State to use public funds to pay for the private defense of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in New York.
- Maduro and Flores face charges of drug trafficking, terrorism, and use of war weapons.
- Conditions for using the funds include availability after March 5, 2026, and exclusion of Foreign Governments' Deposit Funds.
- The defense has withdrawn its motion to dismiss charges, and legal proceedings are expected to resume within 60 days.