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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Judge Refuses to Dismiss Maduro Case, Challenges US Blocking of Defense Funding A US federal judge has declined to dismiss the case against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores during a hearing in Brooklyn. Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected defense arguments that sanctions blocking access to Venezuelan state funds justified dropping the charges, but indicated the issue could be revisited. He also challenged prosecutors’ claims, noting sanctions prevent the defendants from using personal funds and stating they “no longer represent a threat.” Flores’ request for a medical evaluation was approved. Both defendants remain in custody, with a new court date to be scheduled. Read our full report here 👉🏽https://shorturl.at/jbvKH #NicolasMaduro#USmilitaryattack#USVenezuelaRelations