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Nicolas Maduro appears in US court for drug trafficking case

Euronews reports that Nicolas Maduro has returned to court as part of ongoing United States drug trafficking legal proceedings involving himself and Cilia Flores.

By 22 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET Updated 22 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET

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According to Euronews, Nicolas Maduro has returned to court in the United States regarding a drug trafficking case. The proceedings also involve Cilia Flores.

In April, the United States government granted permission for Venezuela to fund the legal defence for both Maduro and Flores. This authorisation marks a departure from previous restrictions, as such payments were previously prohibited under existing US sanctions.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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