Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?
Summary
The United States' Delta Force reportedly captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence in Caracas. They have been taken to New York, where they are expected to face trial. Cilia Flores is a prominent political figure in Venezuela with a history of significant political roles.Key Facts
- US Delta Force captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3 from Caracas.
- Cilia Flores is known as Venezuela's "first combatant" and has held various political positions.
- She helped Hugo Chavez gain release from prison in the 1990s and was deeply involved in the Chavismo movement.
- Flores was elected to the National Assembly in 2000 and became its first female president in 2006.
- She has been accused of nepotism in Venezuela and faced international sanctions in 2018.
- Flores and Maduro were reportedly taken to New York to face drug-related charges.
- US Attorney General Pam Bondi listed charges against Flores, including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation.
- Flores has been politically active in Venezuela, notably elected again to the Constituent Assembly in 2017 and the National Assembly in 2021.
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