Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges over blocked legal fees

Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, has moved to dismiss a U.S. criminal case against him. His lawyer says the U.S. government is blocking the Venezuelan government from paying his legal defense fees.

In related developments, a U.S. official reported that Maduro's ally, businessman Alex Saab, was arrested in Venezuela, though Saab's lawyer denied this. Argentina has also moved to request Maduro's extradition from the United States.

Separately, a new U.S. envoy arrived in Venezuela to reopen the diplomatic mission. Thousands of Maduro's supporters rallied in Caracas to demand his release, while Russia called on the U.S. to free him and his wife.