US files new torture charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores

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What happened

The United States on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to drug trafficking and firearms charges.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:56:36 UTC.

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  1. New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture

  2. Nicolas Maduro, wife face torture charge in new U.S. indictment

  3. Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture

  4. Nicolás Maduro and his wife indicted for alleged torture of US citizens

  5. US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations

  6. Venezuela’s Maduro charged in U.S. with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

  7. US files new torture charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores

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