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US Senator Marco Rubio testified in the federal corruption trial of his former roommate, ex-Congressman David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
The United States has officially recognized the Venezuelan government, a move that could impact diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Nicolas Maduro's lawyer has accused US authorities of preventing the Venezuelan government from paying for the former president's legal defense in a New York court filing.
Trump administration has pressed the interim Venezuelan government for concessions on issues such as oil access.
The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.
Phillips 66 and Citgo are reportedly seeking to buy crude oil directly from Venezuela, according to Reuters.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado has accused the Venezuelan government of seeking to 'prolong terror' and selectively applying amnesty laws to political prisoners. Her statements come amidst ongoing political tensions in the country.
Lawyers for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro claim the U.S. is blocking the Venezuelan government from paying for his drug defense.