US prosecutors defend block on Venezuelan state funds for Maduro's defense - Reuters
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US prosecutors blocked Venezuela from using state funds to pay for Maduro's criminal defense.
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US prosecutors are defending their decision to block Venezuelan state funds from being used to pay for President Nicolás Maduro's legal defense in criminal proceedings. The prosecutors argued that allowing Venezuela's government resources to fund Maduro's defense would be inappropriate given the charges against him. The move prevents Maduro from accessing state treasury funds for his legal representation in the US case. The defense funding restriction adds another layer of legal and financial pressure on the Venezuelan leader as he faces criminal charges in American courts.
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