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Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Charges in U.S. Court

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores entered not-guilty pleas to torture charges in a U.S. court following their capture by U.S. forces on January 3. The prosecution marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to hold foreign leaders accountable for human rights abuses, though the legal and diplomatic ramifications remain uncertain.

El Universoabout 6 hours agoUS, VECredibility 19%View source

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#torture #war-crimes #us-venezuela #extradition #human-rights

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activeJusticeGeopolitics6m ago

Venezuela — 42 developments

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developingJustice46m ago

Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Charges in US Court

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to torture charges in a New York federal court following their capture on January 3. The trial is rescheduled for June 14, with defense motions to dismiss pending. The inclusion of conspiracy to commit torture may broaden the indictment to include additional officials, signaling an escalation in US judicial pressure.

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