Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations
Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been charged in New York with conspiracy to commit torture. These charges relate to allegations they tortured political opponents, adding to previous drug trafficking charges. They are currently held in detention, and their trial is scheduled for June 1.Key Facts
- Nicolas Maduro is the current President of Venezuela.
- Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face charges in a Manhattan federal court in New York.
- They are charged with conspiring to commit torture against political opponents.
- These charges are added to existing drug trafficking charges against them.
- They pleaded not guilty to the drug charges.
- Both are held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
- Their trial is set to begin on June 1.
- The drug trafficking case alleges Maduro worked with drug cartels to move cocaine from Venezuela to the U.S.
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