Maduro Appears in NY Court on Torture Charges; Faces 50-Year Minimum

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to new torture and torture conspiracy 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, indicating a protracted legal process. This development represents a significant escalation in U.S. prosecution of the former leader, with potential diplomatic and political implications for U.S.-Venezuela relations.