US Allows Venezuela to Pay Maduro’s Legal Fees, Resolving Standoff
The United States has agreed to permit the Venezuelan government to cover the legal fees of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, ending a prolonged legal standoff. This decision follows a joint letter from federal prosecutors and Maduro's attorneys to a judge, indicating that the Treasury Department amended a license to allow such payments without breaching US sanctions. Maduro and his wife, both facing drug and weapons charges, had previously been unable to access funds due to sanctions. The resolution allows them to use Venezuelan government funds for their defense, addressing concerns about their constitutional right to legal representation. 
