US court denies house arrest for Maduro's wife citing flight risk amid health concerns
A US judge denied Cilia Flores' request for house arrest, citing flight risk, as she faces drug trafficking charges in New York. Her family reports deteriorating health, but the court's decision signals continued detention. This is a notable development in US-Venezuela legal tensions, though it does not alter the broader geopolitical landscape.
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US Court Denies House Arrest for Cilia Flores Amid Health Claims
A US court has denied Cilia Flores' request for house arrest, citing flight risk, despite her family's claims of a serious heart condition. Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, remains in US custody facing drug trafficking charges in New York. The court's decision indicates a continuation of the current legal posture, with her health status remaining a claimed, rather than confirmed, factor in proceedings.