Top Stories · October 7, 2026
Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans
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Federal prosecutors are expected to file new charges against deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, involving the alleged torture of Americans detained in Venezuelan prisons. These charges would follow their January capture by U.S. forces and subsequent indictment on narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. A hearing is scheduled in the Southern District of New York where additional details may be released.
Federal prosecutors are expected to file new charges against deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, involving the alleged torture of Americans detained in Venezuelan prisons. These charges would follow their January capture by U.S. forces and subsequent indictment on narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. A hearing is scheduled in the Southern District of New York where additional details may be released.