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news El Financiero 2026-03-24

Maduro Preps for EU Hearing, Denies Narcoterrorism Charges

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are preparing for their second hearing in the US, denying narcotics trafficking charges and claiming they can't afford their defense. Maduro's son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, assures his father is in good health and spirits before the March 26 hearing.

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