Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, wife face new charges over alleged torture
Summary
Federal prosecutors in New York charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with conspiracy to commit torture. The charges accuse them of running a system that tortured prisoners, including American citizens, to suppress political opposition and use prisoners in exchanges with the U.S.Key Facts
- Prosecutors unsealed new charges against Maduro and his wife in a Manhattan federal court.
- Maduro became President of Venezuela around 2013 and allegedly authorized the use of torture.
- The torture included electrocution, sexual assault, drugging, and physical beatings.
- Over a dozen American citizens were reportedly tortured while in Venezuelan prisons.
- One American prisoner was allegedly tortured to be used in a prisoner exchange with the U.S.
- Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was charged with conspiracy to commit torture and narcoterrorism.
- The U.S. called Venezuela’s 2024 election a sham after which torture reportedly increased.
- Some American victims were warned not to speak about the abuse they suffered under the Venezuelan government.
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