Maduro and wife plead not guilty to torture charges; trial set for 2027

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores declared themselves innocent of torture charges in a new indictment alleging they ordered persecution of opponents. The trial has been postponed to June 2027, indicating a prolonged legal process. This development is part of ongoing international legal efforts against the regime, but its immediate impact is limited given the distant trial date.