Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week

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Federal prosecutors in New York are expected to bring additional charges this week against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, accusing them of involvement in the torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons. The couple, who deny previous charges of weapon and drug offenses, were seized by US forces in Caracas on January 3rd and brought to New York, with their trial set for June 2027.

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The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week

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