Exclusive: Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans - CNN
New York prosecutors are preparing to file additional charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The charges relate to the alleged torture of American citizens detained in Venezuela.
Why it matters
This escalation in legal action against a sitting head of state significantly strains diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Prosecutors in New York are expected to bring new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro…
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