Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York City federal court as his legal team warned they could withdraw due to a severe funding crisis linked to international sanctions. Attorneys argue restrictions have blocked access to resources needed to finance his defense against U.S. drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. The case highlights tensions between U.S. sanctions policy, legal rights, and geopolitical strategy. Analysts say the outcome could influence international law debates, sovereign immunity claims, and future enforcement actions involving foreign leaders facing criminal prosecution in U.S. courts.
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