news Mercopress 2026-07-15

Miami Judge Orders $314 Million Damages in "Hostage Diplomacy" Case Against Maduro

A federal judge in Miami has ordered $314 million in damages against Venezuela for "hostage diplomacy," ruling in favor of three U.S. citizens allegedly tortured while imprisoned before a 2023 exchange.

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