Maduro Attorney Challenges US Asset Seizure
The United States has modified the license governing Nicolás Maduro's ability to receive funds from the Venezuelan government. The discussion noted that fuel supplies previously sourced from Venezuela have shifted toward Trinidad following the capture of Maduro. This transition occurred after periods of fuel shortages on islands caused by conflicts with Venezuela. The US Treasury Department has issued a decision regarding the use of Venezuelan government funds for legal fees. Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York previously argued that President Nicolas Maduro should not access plundered wealth to fund his legal defense. Maduro's attorney has challenged the move, claiming the US is improperly blocking his client's ability to pay for legal representation. Both legal teams are requesting a status conference in approximately 60 days and a pause on the trial clock.
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“По данным New York Times, Вашингтон изменил лицензию, при которой Мадура не мог получать полтежи от правительства Южноамериканской республики.”
“Если дело все-таки начнут рассматривать еще при Трампе, то в теории адвокаты Мадуру могут защищаться. В аналогии с антисами-законогатистами есть доказательства добытой незаконным путем.”
“Если дело все-таки начнут рассматривать еще при Трампе, то в теории адвокаты Мадуру могут защищаться.”
“In the past, our fuel always came from Venezuela. That has since moved mainly to Trinidad. Even before Maduro was captured, they switched.”
“The Treasury Department decision comes a month after a hearing where prosecutors in the Southern District of New York argued Maduro had plundered Venezuela's wealth and shouldn't be able to use its money for legal fees.”
“los Fiscales Federales informaron al juez que supervise el caso que el Departamento del Tesoro aceptó modificar una licencia para permitir los pagos a los abogados de Maduro y su esposa la diputada Silia Flores”
“el Departamento del Tesoro aceptó modificar una licencia para permitir los pagos a los abogados de Maduro y su esposa la diputada Silia Flores, quienes se declararon inocentes”
“Maduro's attorney claimed the U.S. government was improperly blocking his client's ability to fund his legal defense. Both sides are asking the court to schedule a status conference.”
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