Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were charged in New York with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to existing drug trafficking charges. The indictment alleges they directed or were briefed on the torture of political opponents and US citizens from 1999 to 2025, with their trial set for June 1, 2027.

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The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations

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