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US Charges Maduro and Cilia Flores with Torture
US federal prosecutors add torture and repression charges against Maduro and his wife in New York court.
In brief
US federal prosecutors add torture and repression charges against Maduro and his wife in New York court. US federal prosecutors charged former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with torture and repression in a New York court. Originally reported by MercoPress.
New Charges Filed
US federal prosecutors brought new torture and repression charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in New York court.
“us federal prosecutors on thursday brought new torture and repression charges against former venezuelan president nicolas maduro and his wife cilia flores”
Alleged Repression System
Prosecutors allege Maduro and Flores created a violent system of repression from 1999 to 2025 that detained, tortured, and killed thousands.
“between 1999 and 2025 maduro flores and senior officials around them created and maintained a violent system of repression”
Testimony from Officials
At least three former senior officials identified by codes testified that they supervised torture including of at least three US citizens.
“testimony from at least three former senior officials of maduro's government say they supervised or took part in torture”
Defence and Prosecution Stance
Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty; their defence seeks head-of-state immunity while prosecutors say US never recognized Maduro as president.
“maduro and flores have pleaded not guilty to all charges their defence is seeking recognition of head-of-state immunity”
Health Request Rejected
Flores's defence requested medical care and a private residence with guards but prosecutors opposed due to flight risk and refusal of medical tests.
“flores's defence cited heart palpitations epigastric pain and weight loss of around 11 kilograms”
The one thing
US federal prosecutors charged former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with torture and repression in a New York court.
