Maduro and His Wife to Face Additional Charges Over Torture of Americans

Federal prosecutors in New York are preparing to file additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, concerning the alleged torture of Americans. These charges are linked to the wrongful detention of over a dozen US citizens in Venezuelan prisons. Investigators are also considering charges against others involved in the alleged torture.

• Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing additional charges.
• The charges relate to the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.
• More than a dozen US citizens were allegedly wrongfully detained.
• Federal prosecutors are also considering charges against additional individuals for their role in the torture.
• Maduro was previously indicted on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.