The Justice Department has filed a new indictment against Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores. Both have been held in federal prison since January.
In recent developments on October 8, 2026, the couple have been charged with torturing prisoners. These charges add to the growing list of federal counts facing Maduro and his close associates in New York.
A photo captured in 2025 shows Maduro and Flores in Caracas, highlighting the couple’s prominence before their legal troubles began. The charges point to serious allegations regarding the treatment of prisoners during Maduro’s presidency.
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