Miami judge orders $314 million in damages for three Americans tortured in Venezuela

A Miami judge has ruled that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and other officials must pay $314 million in damages to three U.S. citizens who were kidnapped and tortured in Venezuela. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for the victims, who were allegedly used in a "hostage diplomacy" exchange involving Colombian businessman Alex Saab. This decision underscores the international community's growing concern over human rights abuses under Maduro's regime and could set a precedent for future claims against state-sponsored abuses.