Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
Federal prosecutors are preparing additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, regarding the torture of detained Americans. This follows their capture by US forces in January 2026.
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The prosecution of a former head of state by the US for human rights abuses marks a significant escalation in international legal and diplomatic tensions.
Image source, Getty Images By Sareen Habeshian Published 16 minutes ago Federal prosecutors are expected to bring additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the BBC's US media partner CBS has reported.
The new charges accuse them of playing a role in the torture of Americans who were held in Venezuelan prisons, according to CBS.
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