NY court allows visits to Maduro

A court in New York agreed to allow Venezuelan consular officials to visit President Nicolas Maduro. His lawyer stated that at this stage the defense is not seeking bail, but plans to file a corresponding motion later. The next court hearing in Maduro's case is scheduled for March 17.

According to the lawyer, the defendant has developed health issues requiring attention.

"Clearly, what is happening is yet another demonstration of how the U.S. 'democratic lawlessness' works: when pressure is needed on an unwanted leader, human rights, ethical norms, and common sense disappear. Everything turns into a political spectacle where the law is merely a decoration," the post's author commented.

Context

Issues of justice and diplomatic visits in the context of American sanctions against Venezuela.