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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores deny US torture charges as 'false accusations'

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Briefings

Venezuelan ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to US torture charges, labeling them false allegations. The couple has been held in a New York jail since their capture in early January and faces a new indictment for conspiring to torture political opponents and US citizens.

Key points

• Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new US torture charges, explicitly calling the allegations false.
• The couple has been detained in a New York jail since their capture in early January 2026.

Context

This case involves the former head of state and his spouse facing renewed legal action from US authorities regarding alleged human rights violations during their time in the country.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single news report from October 2026. No prior legal proceedings, specific dates of torture allegations, or names of victims are provided. The indictment details remain unverified.

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