New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
Summary
U.S. authorities have added new charges of torture against Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, already faced drug trafficking charges, and now face accusations of serious human rights abuses during his presidency.Key Facts
- Nicolás Maduro is the former president of Venezuela.
- He and his wife, Cilia Flores, were previously charged with conspiracy to send cocaine into the U.S.
- New charges accuse them of torture and human rights abuses while Maduro was president.
- The U.S. case is being handled in New York.
- Thousands of Venezuelans and some Americans are said to have been tortured to keep Maduro and his wife in power.
- U.S. authorities say the alleged actions were extremely serious and unacceptable.
- The case increases pressure on Maduro, who is already fighting drug-related allegations.
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