US judge denies bail for Maduro's wife Cilia Flores; remains in custody
A US federal judge denied bail for Cilia Flores, wife of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, keeping her detained pending trial. The denial signals continued US legal pressure on the Maduro network, though the specific charges are not stated. This is a notable judicial development in the ongoing US-Venezuela confrontation.
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US Charges Maduro and Flores with Torture; Flores Denied Bail
US authorities have formally charged former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with torture of American citizens, in addition to existing drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges. Flores has been denied bail and remains in US custody, signaling a significant escalation in US legal pressure against the Maduro network. Uncertainty remains regarding the specific evidence for the torture charges and Venezuela's diplomatic response.