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Maduro and wife face new torture charges in US indictment

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Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing new torture charges in addition to existing narcoterrorism charges. Prosecutors allege that Maduro orchestrated a system of torture and arbitrary detention to suppress political opposition. The indictment details tactics such as electrocution, beatings, and simulated drowning, allegedly used under Maduro's direction. These charges stem from a superseding indictment filed in the Southern District of New York, adding to previous accusations of crimes against Americans and abuse of power. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Nicolás Maduro and his wife hit with fresh torture charge

    <p>Prosecutors accused former Venezuelan President <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-reasons-us-venezuela" target="_blank">Nicolás Maduro</a> and his wife Thursday of orchestrating the torture of people held in his regime's custody, piling onto the narcoter…

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