US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations
Summary
The United States has charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with allegedly torturing opponents and Americans. This new charge is added to existing drug trafficking accusations that could lead to a prison sentence of at least 50 years.Key Facts
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces new U.S. charges of torture.
- His wife, Cilia Flores, is also charged in the U.S. with the same accusations.
- The torture charges involve opponents and U.S. citizens.
- These new charges are in addition to previous drug trafficking accusations against Maduro and Flores.
- The drug charges carry a minimum sentence of 50 years in prison if convicted.
- The U.S. government is actively pursuing legal action against Maduro and his wife.
- Maduro is the current lead official of Venezuela.
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