Did the government announce an increase in VAT to cover Nicolás Maduro's defense?
A fake statement is circulating about a VAT increase to finance Nicolás Maduro's defense, without official backing.
TL;DR
- A fake statement claims a 25% VAT increase in Venezuela to fund Nicolás Maduro's defense.
- Seniat has not officially announced any such increase.
- The signature on the fake document does not match the current superintendent.
- U.S. Treasury licenses allow Maduro and Flores's defense attorneys to receive payments from the Venezuelan government.
- These licenses were amended to resolve arguments raised by the defense in their attempt to dismiss the case.