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Briefing: US Judge declines to dismiss Maduro case over legal fees

Strategic angle: Nicolas Maduro's request to dismiss the case due to insufficient personal funds is denied amid U.S. sanctions.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-26 · 1 MIN READ

Maduro argued he lacks sufficient funds for legal defense.

The Trump administration has prohibited the Venezuelan government from covering legal fees.

The judge's decision allows the case to proceed.