US Accuses Maduro, Cilia Flores of Ties to FARC, ELN and Oppression

The U.S. has formally accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores of alleged links to Colombian guerrilla groups FARC and ELN, alongside abuses against political opponents. The accusation marks a significant escalation in U.S. legal pressure on the Venezuelan leadership, though specific charges and evidence remain undisclosed. This could complicate any potential diplomatic engagement and signal a hardening of U.S. policy toward Caracas.