# 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.
- Title: US Charges Maduro and Cilia Flores with Torture · MercoPress
- Summary: US federal prosecutors add torture and repression charges against Maduro and his wife in New York court. US federal prosecutors charged former Venezuelan…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

US federal prosecutors charged former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with torture and repression in a New York court.