US Prosecutors Seek 50-Year Minimum for Maduro and Flores in Drug Trafficking Case

US federal prosecutors have presented evidence including recordings, documents, and cooperator testimony in the criminal case against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, potentially leading to a minimum sentence of 50 years. The defense's immunity strategy is constrained by the official stance of the US Executive, which does not recognize Maduro's immunity. This marks a significant legal escalation against the Venezuelan leadership, though the outcome remains uncertain as the case proceeds.