Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity and urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges
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- Japan Timesseen 3 Sept, 11:41headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss chargesVenezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity and urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges - El País (Spain)seen 6 Sept, 02:30description edited
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El depuesto mandatario venezolano, encarcelado en Nueva York, se aferra a su condición de presidente, que Washington no reconoce, en una moción defendida por su abogado ante un tribunal federalLos abogados del depuesto mandatario venezolano, encarcelado en Nueva York, esgrimen que los tribunales de Estados Unidos no tienen jurisdicción para procesarle
- El País (Spain)seen 10 Sept, 09:38headline rewritten
La esposa de Maduro pide pasar a arresto domiciliario por razones de saludLa esposa de Maduro, Cilia Flores, pide pasar a arresto domiciliario por razones de salud - freemalaysiatoday.comseen 12 Sept, 05:29headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Maduro seek immunity from US drug chargesVenezuela’s Maduro seeks immunity from US drug charges - times-standard.comseen 13 Sept, 02:13description edited
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She is asking for home confinement while dealing with a heart condition that has only gotten worse since she has been in jailShe is asking for home confinement while dealing with a heart condition that has worsened.
- South China Morning Postseen 13 Sept, 06:00headline rewritten
Maduro trial: ex-Venezuela first lady seeks release from US jail, citing heart problemsMaduro’s wife seeks release from US jail, citing worsening heart condition - ABC (Spain)seen 16 Sept, 01:43headline rewritten
Alex Saab se declarará culpable y puede convertirse en testigo contra MaduroEl testaferro de Maduro se declara culpable y puede convertirse en testigo contra el dictador - nbcmiami.comseen 18 Sept, 11:52headline rewritten
Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in federal money laundering case in MiamiMaduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in $195M money laundering case in Miami - bostonherald.comseen 19 Sept, 16:51headline rewritten
Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering caseMaduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case - insightcrime.orgseen 19 Sept, 21:56URL changed
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- BBC News Worldseen 8 Oct, 17:58description edited
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The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.Federal prosecutors in New York filed an updated indictment on Thursday
- The Guardian Worldseen 8 Oct, 23:02description edited
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Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January The deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture, according to Manhattan federal court papers unsealed on Thursday. The superseding indictment was unsealed shortly before Flores appeared at court in her ongoing push for pre-trial release – which was denied by Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Maduro and Flores have been held...Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January The deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture, according to Manhattan federal court papers unsealed on Thursday. The superseding indictment was unsealed shortly before Flores appeared at court in her ongoing push for pretrial release – which was denied by Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Maduro and Flores have been...
- NPR Newsseen 8 Oct, 23:02description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- South China Morning Postseen 10 Oct, 09:07headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official saysMaduro and wife to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans - krwg.orgseen 10 Oct, 16:30description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- mynspr.orgseen 10 Oct, 16:30description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- wwno.orgseen 10 Oct, 17:21description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- internazionale.itseen 10 Oct, 17:21headline rewritten
Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuela’s Maduro, to press for release from US jailVenezuela’s Maduro charged in US with ordering torture of opponents, Americans - wsiu.orgseen 10 Oct, 21:59description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- wypr.orgseen 10 Oct, 21:59description edited
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U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
- South China Morning Postseen 11 Oct, 04:56headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Maduro and wife Flores tortured US citizens to stay in power: US prosecutorsUS hits Venezuela’s Maduro and wife with torture charges - Channel News Asiaseen 11 Oct, 04:56description edited
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The US filed new torture charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, accusing them of involvement in torture and abuse of detainees in Venezuela.The US filed new torture charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, accusing them of involvement in torture and abuse of detainees.
- South China Morning Postseen 18 Oct, 13:29headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Maduro says new US torture allegations are ‘false’Shackled Maduro defies judge, calls US torture charges ‘false accusations’ - twincities.comseen 20 Oct, 02:51headline rewritten
Nicolas Maduro returns to federal court to face torture allegationsEx-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is returning to federal court to face torture allegations
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Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- ANSA (Italy)15:36
L'ex presidente del Venezuela a processo nel 2027 per traffico di stupefacenti
Thu, 3 September 2026
19 reports- Japan Times02:07edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity, urges U.S. judge to dismiss chargesThe Venezuelan leader has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and is scheduled to go on trial on June 1, 2027, if his effort to dismiss the case is unsuccessful.
- South China Morning Post03:45
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro urged a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss criminal drug trafficking charges against him, arguing he should be immune from prosecution as the head of a sovereign country. The charges, filed in Manhattan federal court, formed the basis for the US military’s raid on Caracas and capture of Maduro on January 3. The Venezuelan leader, who has been held in a Brooklyn federal jail since his seizure, has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go on trial on...
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:20
NICOLÁS Maduro traži od američkog suda odbacivanje optužnice za trgovinu drogom.
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- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)3 Sept, 04:55their copy
- english.news.cn04:30
Maduro urges U.S. judge to dismiss charges-
- Euronews04:41Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife look to end drug charges on immunity grounds
Maduro who has called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping” has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued that only Venezuelan courts have the right to prosecute them.
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- wmra.org3 Sept, 06:39their copy
- hppr.org3 Sept, 06:39their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:11
Pravni eksperti smatraju da je pred svrgnutim predsjednikom Venezuele teška bitka
- tportal (Croatia)05:13
Svrgnuti venezuelanski predsjednik Nicolas Maduro pozvao je u srijedu američkog suca da odbaci optužbe protiv njega za kazneno djelo trgovine drogom, tvrdeći da bi trebao imati imunitet od kaznenog progona kao čelnik suverene države
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:36
Nicolas Maduro claims sovereign immunity from federal narco-terrorism prosecution
- NPR News06:39
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
- El País (Spain)07:50edited after publishing
Los abogados del depuesto mandatario venezolano, encarcelado en Nueva York, esgrimen que los tribunales de Estados Unidos no tienen jurisdicción para procesarle
- iheart.com09:22first to report
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- iheart.com09:22
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of U.S. drug charges, citing immunity as a head of state. Detained in January, he argues the charges violate international law. A court hearing is set for November 17, with the trial scheduled for June 2027.
- Google News - Top Stories14:06
Maduro claims immunity, asks judge to dismiss drug-trafficking charges against him and his wife Fox News Maduro seeks to have charges dismissed under immunity claims abcnews.com Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds NPR Nicolas Maduro is trying to get his ‘unprecedented’ indictment tossed out of court Politico Maduro seeks to fend off narco-terrorism trial, arguing he has immunity The Washington Post
- freemalaysiatoday.com15:28edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Maduro seek immunity from US drug chargesNicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have both pleaded not guilty to US federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:38
Lawyers argue Venezuelan leader protected from prosecution as head of state when indictment issued
Thu, 10 September 2026
5 reports- ABC (Spain)00:36
Los abogados de Cilia Flores han pedido a la Justicia federal de Nueva York que permita a la esposa de Nicolás Maduro esperar el juicio fuera de prisión por sus problemas de corazón. A cambio, ofrecen un régimen de arresto domiciliario con guardias armados las 24 horas, una pulsera de localización, visitas restringidas y llamadas telefónicas intervenidas. La Fiscalía se opone, según recoge la solicitud presentada el 9 de septiembre.La defensa sostiene que Flores, de 69 años, necesita un...
- El País (Spain)04:23edited after publishing
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La esposa de Maduro pide pasar a arresto domiciliario por razones de saludLos abogados alegan que sufre de “palpitaciones cardíacas” y ofrecen mantenerla bajo un régimen de vigilancia en una residencia de Nueva York
- times-standard.com21:30edited after publishing
She is asking for home confinement while dealing with a heart condition that has worsened.
- South China Morning Post22:03edited after publishing
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Maduro trial: ex-Venezuela first lady seeks release from US jail, citing heart problemsVenezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on US drug-trafficking charges. Cilia Flores, the wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while on home confinement” while dealing with a heart condition that has only got worse since she has been in jail, her lawyers wrote in court papers filed on Wednesday. The lawyers, Mark Donnelly and Andres Sanchez, asked a judge to allow her to leave a...
- Le Figaro (France)22:27
Cilia Flores, 69 ans, a réclamé sa sortie de prison pour être assignée à résidence, évoquant des problèmes cardiaques.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- Le Monde English00:16
Cilia Flores' lawyer Mark Donnelly is requesting that she be placed under house arrest in the United States under restrictive conditions, arguing that her living conditions in detention do not allow her to receive proper medical care, citing heart problems.
- Al Jazeera English01:07
Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:18
Defense proposes 24-hour private security confinement to allow recovery from recommended cardiac surgery
Mon, 14 September 2026
4 reports- brandonsun.com16:35
MIAMI (AP) — A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case that accused him of bribing officials to win lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South American country.
- bostonherald.com16:51edited after publishing
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Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering caseHe’s accused of bribing officials to win contracts to import food during hardship in Venezuela.
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- Euronews15 Sept, 04:27their copy
- El País (Spain)21:52
El ex funcionario y contratista del gobierno de Nicolás Maduro comparece este martes ante una corte federal de Miami para cambiar su declaración inicial de inocencia
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:25
Alleged associate of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to change his plea Tuesday after previously pleading not guilty
Tue, 15 September 2026
11 reports- ABC (Spain)14:23edited after publishing
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Alex Saab se declarará culpable y puede convertirse en testigo contra MaduroAlex Saab ha vuelto este martes a un tribunal federal de Miami. Pero esta vez ya no para proclamar su inocencia. El empresario colombiano, durante años uno de los principales operadores financieros de Nicolás Maduro , ha cambiado la declaración de no culpabilidad que presentó en julio y se ha declarado culpable en el nuevo proceso por blanqueo de capitales abierto contra él en Estados Unidos.La audiencia ha tenido lugar este martes ante la juez federal Kathleen M. Williams en Florida. Hay pocas...
- El País (Spain)16:05
El empresario colombiano había sido acusado de una conspiración relacionada con un programa de alimentos subsidiados de Venezuela
- nbcmiami.com16:47edited after publishing
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Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in federal money laundering case in Miami - El Mundo (Spain)16:48
Saab alcanza un acuerdo con la Fiscalía y se desdice de la "no culpabilidad" que declaró en julio Leer
- El Pais English16:57
The Colombian businessman admitted his role in a scheme involving Venezuela’s CLAP subsidized food program
- NYT World17:43
Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.
- Google News - Top Stories18:37
Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case Reuters Alex Saab, Venezuelan Tied to Maduro, Pleads Guilty in Florida The New York Times Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate AP News Maduro’s financial frontman pleads guilty in Miami court and agrees to cooperate Miami Herald Saab a 'primary organizer' of Venezuelan food-aid corruption scheme, US says MLex
- MercoPress (South America)19:04
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, identified by the US Treasury Department as Nicolás Maduro's principal frontman, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a federal court in Miami to conspiracy to launder money linked to Venezuela's CLAP subsidized food program.
- Google News - Top Stories19:35
Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate AP News Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case Reuters Alex Saab, Venezuelan Tied to Maduro, Pleads Guilty in Florida nytimes.com Maduro’s financial frontman pleads guilty in Miami court and agrees to cooperate Miami Herald Saab a 'primary organizer' of Venezuelan food-aid corruption scheme, US says MLex
- ABC (Spain)20:10
La confesión final de Alex Saab ante la Justicia de Estados Unidos pone al descubierto una amplia trama internacional de corrupción y blanqueo que durante años movió dinero procedente de Venezuela mediante empresas pantalla, testaferros y cuentas bancarias en numerosos países. Pero los documentos presentados en Miami tienen un alcance mayor que los delitos que ahora reconoce el antiguo operador financiero del chavismo: Saab entrega a los fiscales un mapa de sociedades, bancos, intermediarios y...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:15
Former Maduro regime minister, businessman faces money laundering charges in US
Wed, 16 September 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English00:36
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:26
Anibal Canelon Aguirre was the final fugitive captured from the FBI's top 10 list
- Euronews04:46
As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- insightcrime.org18:39
URL changednow insightcrime.org/news/on-the-radar-us-drops-venezuela-from-its-drugs-blacklist-colombia-could-be-next/
This week on On The Radar, we examine why the United States removed Venezuela from its list of countries deemed to be failing their counternarcotics commitments, how Alex Saab’s guilty plea could strengthen the US case against Nicolás Maduro, the killings of land defenders in Latin America, and Peru’s decision to join the Shield of the Americas.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- curacaochronicle.com14:15
NEW YORK – U.S. federal prosecutors have asked Judge Alvin Hellerstein to approve a revised protective order gover...
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)16:21
La solicitud de salida en libertad bajo fianza de Flores será discutida en una audiencia fijada para el próximo 8 de octubre
- cubaheadlines.com17:00
On Thursday, the Southern District of New York's prosecutors filed a formal memorandum opposing the transfer of Cilia Flores, Venezuela's former first...
Mon, 28 September 2026
3 reports- cpa.org.au03:13
- El Pais English14:22
While lawyers for the wife of Nicolás Maduro claim she suffers from heart and gastric problems, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says the defendant has refused medical treatment, according to court filings
- curacaochronicle.com14:30
NEW YORK – U.S. federal prosecutors say Cilia Flores has received medical attention while in custody but declined ...
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour18:55
David Rivera of Miami has been jailed since his conviction in May for conspiracy to commit money laundering and failing to register as a foreign agent for the government of Nicolás Maduro.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)23:37
Los fiscales que llevan la causa contra el exmandatario alegan que ni la Casa Blanca ni Miraflores han reconocido a Maduro como presidente, de modo que tampoco debe hacerlo la corte federal
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- El Pais English09:20
Prosecutors handling the case against the former head of state argue that neither the White House nor Miraflores Palace recognized Maduro as president, so neither should the federal court
Wed, 7 October 2026
6 reports- South China Morning Post20:58edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official saysOusted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are expected to face new criminal charges in the United States over allegations that Americans detained in Venezuela were tortured, a US official said on Wednesday. The new charges could come as soon as Thursday, according to the official, who was briefed on the investigation. Maduro, who led Venezuela for 13 years, and Flores were captured by the US military from their home in Caracas on January 3 and brought to New York...
- Google News - Top Stories21:21Maduro expected to face new charges alleging torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, sources say
Maduro expected to face new charges alleging torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, sources say CBS News Exclusive: Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans CNN Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may face more charges this week BBC Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans Fox News Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says Reuters
- ABC (Spain)21:32
La causa penal contra Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores en Estados Unidos está a punto de ampliarse. La Fiscalía lleva semanas preparando nuevos cargos contra ambos por las torturas sufridas por ciudadanos estadounidenses encarcelados en Venezuela y estudia imputar también a otros antiguos jerarcas chavistas por su participación en esos abusos, según fuentes conocedoras de la investigación consultadas por ABC.La nueva imputación, que se prepara en secreto desde hace tiempo, podría hacerse pública...
- BBC News World22:14edited after publishing
Federal prosecutors in New York filed an updated indictment on Thursday
- ABC News (Australia)23:28
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a New York prison on drug trafficking charges, with their trial expected to begin in June.
- El País (Spain)23:38
Bajo la sombra de posibles nuevos cargos de tortura, el juez escuchará los argumentos para decidir si Flores permanecerá en el penal de Brooklyn o si saldrá bajo fianza
Thu, 8 October 2026
35 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:39
US investigators have discussed charging several additional people for their alleged roles in torture of Americans, says CNN
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:39
TUŽITELJI u New Yorku pripremaju nove optužnice protiv Nicolása Madura i supruge zbog mučenja američkih državljana zatočenih u Venezueli. Bivši zatočenici svjedočili su o teškom zlostavljanju.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:55
Savezni tužitelji pripremaju se proširiti kazneni slučaj protiv bivšeg čelnika Venezuele i njegove supruge. Prema izvorima upoznatima s istragom, nove optužbe izravno ih povezuju s torturom više od desetak američkih državljana.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:12
Sesazený venezuelský prezident Nicolás Maduro a jeho manželka Cilia Floresová budou ve Spojených státech čelit novému obvinění. Uvádějí to dnes stanice CNN a agentura Reuters s odkazem na nejmenované zdroje.
- DW Top Stories06:30
Prosecutors are considering charges for the alleged torture of more than a dozen Americans detained in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Cilia Flores is seeking release from jail on health grounds.
- DW Top Stories06:30
US prosecutors have added a new charge to their case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of conspiring to commit torture.
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- dw.com8 Oct, 06:30their copy
- Google News - Top Stories14:38
Venezuela's Maduro, wife Flores tortured opponents to stay in power, US prosecutors say Reuters Maduro Charged With Ordering Torture of Americans in Venezuelan Prison The New York Times U.S. officials charge Maduro, wife with torturing dissidents The Washington Post New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture NBC News Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail AP News
- Axios14:47
Prosecutors accused former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife of orchestrating the torture of people held in his regime's custody, piling onto the narcoterrorism charges they already face in a fresh indictment unveiled Thursday. The big picture: The charges add new fuel to the historic prosecution seeking to hold the strongman-turned-prisoner accountable for alleged crimes against Americans and alleged abuse of power. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in...
- BBC News World15:07
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
- Al Jazeera English15:20
The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.
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- aljazeera.com8 Oct, 15:20their copy
- El País (Spain)15:20
La acusación se añade a la causa por narcotráfico y otros delitos que la pareja enfrenta en un tribunal federal de Nueva York
- ABC (Spain)15:23
Un gran jurado federal de Nueva York ha imputado a Nicolás Maduro y a su mujer, Cilia Flores, por cinco delitos que abarcan desde el narcotráfico y el narcoterrorismo hasta la tortura y el uso de armas. La acusación sostiene que actuaron con la ayuda de al menos otros tres altos jerarcas chavistas , identificados únicamente con los nombres clave de CC-1, CC-2 y CC-3, cuyas identidades permanecen bajo secreto de sumario.Durante más de 25 años, Maduro y Flores utilizaron el poder del Estado...
- El Mundo (Spain)15:31
Cilia Flores comparece hoy también ante la corte para pedir su puesta en libertad condicional para esperar el juicio en una residencia privada en Nueva York por razones médicas Leer
- ABC News (Australia)15:50
The ousted Venezuelan president and his wife were captured by the US military at their Caracas home and taken to New York in January.
- Le Figaro (France)15:55
Détenus à New York depuis leur capture au Venezuela lors d’une opération militaire américaine en janvier, l’ancien président et Cilia Flores font l’objet de nouvelles accusations annoncées jeudi. Ils étaient déjà poursuivis pour trafic de drogue et infractions liées aux armes à feu.
- The Hill16:05
The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled new charges against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, accusing the duo of ordering physical and psychological torture against Americans and others. According to the superseding indictment, Maduro "presided over this system of repression and torture" while his wife Cilia Flores “ordered that individuals be tortured to...
- NPR News16:05edited after publishing
U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.
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- wwno.org8 Oct, 16:05their copy
- wsiu.org8 Oct, 16:05their copy
- mynspr.org8 Oct, 16:05their copy
- krwg.org8 Oct, 16:05their copy
- wypr.org8 Oct, 16:05their copy
- PBS NewsHour8 Oct, 19:17their copy
- Euronews16:20
The revised indictment includes several mentions of the involvement of Venezuela’s feared DGCIM military intelligence agency
- abc30.com16:21
Federal prosecutors alleged Maduro "presided over this system of repression and torture" and his wife, Cilia Flores, is accused of helping him develop it.
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- abc7.com8 Oct, 16:21their copy
- abc7ny.com8 Oct, 16:21their copy
- Le Monde (France)16:27
La justice des Etats-Unis affirme que l’ex-dirigeant du Venezuela et sa femme étaient au cœur d’un dispositif de décision s’agissant des actes de torture à l’encontre d’opposants, tels qu’électrocutions, passages à tabac ou simulations de noyade.
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:44
Der verschleppte ehemalige venezolanische Machthaber und seine Ehefrau sind nun auch mit Foltervorwürfen vor Gericht konfrontiert. Die USA erweitern die Anklage.
- internazionale.it17:58edited after publishing
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Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuela’s Maduro, to press for release from US jailBy Luc CohenNEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture… Leggi
- RMF24 (Poland)18:01
Dożywocie dla Nicolasa Maduro i jego żony? Prokuratura stawia nowe zarzuty
- The Guardian World18:04edited after publishing
Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January The deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture, according to Manhattan federal court papers unsealed on Thursday. The superseding indictment was unsealed shortly before Flores appeared at court in her ongoing push for pretrial release – which was denied by Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Maduro and Flores have been...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:22
Prosecutors accuse Venezuelan leader, wife of involvement in alleged torture of US Americans
- iRozhlas (Czechia)19:25
Americké úřady proti sesazenému venezuelskému prezidentovi Nicolási Madurovi a jeho manželce Cilii Floresové ve čtvrtek vznesly nová obvinění z mučení politických oponentů ve Venezuele s cílem udržet se u moci, píší tiskové agentury. Pár už ve Spojených státech čelí obvinění z podílu na pašování drog.
- bne IntelliNews20:02
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were charged in New York on October 8 with conspiring to torture political opponents and other detainees, three of them US citizens.
- South China Morning Post20:10edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Maduro and wife Flores tortured US citizens to stay in power: US prosecutorsUS prosecutors on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiring to torture political opponents and American citizens, adding to the drug trafficking case the couple already faced. Separately, US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is overseeing the case, denied a request by Flores to be released from jail due to health concerns ahead of a trial scheduled for next year. Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, were captured on January 3 in their...
- iheart.com20:35
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was denied release from U.S. jail despite health concerns. Facing charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit torture, Flores sought release for medical treatment. The couple's trial is set for June 1, 2027, in New York...
- iheart.com20:35
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was denied release from U.S. jail despite health concerns. Facing charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit torture, Flores sought release for medical treatment. The couple's trial is set for June 1, 2027, in New York...
- iheart.com20:35
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was denied release from U.S. jail despite health concerns. Facing charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit torture, Flores sought release for medical treatment. The couple's trial is set for June 1, 2027, in New York...
- iheart.com20:35
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was denied release from U.S. jail despite health concerns. Facing charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit torture, Flores sought release for medical treatment. The couple's trial is set for June 1, 2027, in New York...
- Al Jazeera English20:47
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.
- Channel News Asia20:59edited after publishing
The US filed new torture charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, accusing them of involvement in torture and abuse of detainees.
- Tagesschau (Germany)22:00
Im Juni kommenden Jahres soll der Prozess gegen Venezuelas ehemaligen Staatschef Maduro in den USA beginnen. Er und seine Frau müssen sich dabei neuen Vorwürfen stellen - neben "Drogenterrorismus" ist nun auch von Folter die Rede.
Fri, 9 October 2026
4 reports- dailygazette.com00:45
A new U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture and other crimes. The indictment was unsealed Thursday in New York. Maduro was previously charged with participating in
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- newsday.com8 Oct, 04:01their copy
- gdnonline.com00:45
- Japan Times01:07
The new charges are the first added to the case since the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Venezuela in January.
- MercoPress (South America)07:35
US federal prosecutors on Thursday brought new torture and repression charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, adding to the drug trafficking and narco-terrorism case both face in a New York court. The same day, the judge denied a request by Flores for house arrest on health grounds.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Il cooperante tenuto prigioniero per un anno in Venezuela presenta un esposto alla procura facendo nomi e cognomi
Mon, 12 October 2026
5 reports- Le Figaro (France)03:08
Álvaro Pulido Vargas faisait déjà l’objet de poursuites au Venezuela, où il était emprisonné depuis 2023 pour avoir détourné plusieurs millions de dollars.
- The Guardian World13:14
A businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody A businessman wanted for years in the US for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody. Alvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab, a one-time ally of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro...
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- newsday.com11 Oct, 16:02their copy
- BBC News World13:49
US officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.
- upnorthlive.com14:51
He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Tuesday.
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- kpic.com12 Oct, 14:51their copy
- nbc24.com12 Oct, 14:51their copy
- Bloomberg Politics17:22
A Colombian businessman who operated for years in Venezuela is expected in US court to face criminal charges tied to more than $2 billion in government contracts in the South American nation.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- El Pais English11:34
The Venezuelan government has handed over Álvaro Pulido to Washington. The man lived under the identity of a deceased person and, according to experts, ‘knows where all the money is’
Thu, 15 October 2026
32 reports- ABC (Spain)00:31
Un juez de Estados Unidos ha fijado para este jueves, 15 de octubre, la vista para la lectura de cargos contra Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores , quienes se encuentran detenidos en el país norteamericano tras su captura en una incursión militar estadounidense en Caracas el pasado 3 de enero.El magistrado Alvin K. Hellerstein, del Tribunal de Distrito Sur de Nueva York, ha firmado una orden judicial este miércoles que programa la comparecencia de ambos acusados a las 11:00 horas (hora...
- twincities.com12:06edited after publishing
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Nicolas Maduro returns to federal court to face torture allegationsHe is accused of approving of torture techniques that included beatings and electric shocks.
- El País (Spain)12:59
En la audiencia de este jueves se fijó el 14 de junio de 2027 como nueva fecha para el comienzo del juicio
- Bloomberg Politics15:57
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told a judge that US allegations against him, including new claims that he conspired to torture US citizens detained in his country, are false.
- Al Jazeera English16:04
Maduro and wife appear in New York City court after new 'conspiracy to commit torture' charges.
- South China Morning Post16:32edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Maduro says new US torture allegations are ‘false’Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro insisted in court on Thursday that newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife were “false accusations”. Maduro and Cilia Flores, both shackled at the ankles, were brought to court to face a rewritten indictment that expands from an initial set of drug trafficking charges to accuse them of leading a state-sponsored repression campaign that tortured scores of victims, including three Americans. Maduro twice defied a judge’s request...
- The Guardian World16:38
Rewritten indictment accuses ex-Venezuela president and wife Cilia Flores of leading campaign of torture Nicolás Maduro insisted on Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment against the deposed Venezuelan president and his wife were “false accusations”. Maduro, shackled at the ankles, was brought to court to face the new charges accusing the couple of leading a state-sponsored campaign of repression that tortured scores...
- El Mundo (Spain)16:39
El inicio del juicio se ha aplazado del 1 de junio al 14, después de la petición de ambas partes Leer
- ABC (Spain)16:39
Nicolás Maduro volvió este jueves ante la Justicia estadounidense, esta vez para responder por acusaciones de torturas que un gran jurado federal ha incorporado a la causa penal abierta antes contra él y su esposa, Cilia Flores. El dictador venezolano compareció ante el juez Alvin K. Hellerstein en un tribunal de Nueva York, con grilletes en los tobillos. Cuando llegó el momento de declararse culpable o inocente, evitó responder directamente. En su lugar, denunció que la nueva acusación...
- Le Figaro (France)16:48
La justice américaine a engagé le 8 octobre de nouvelles poursuites pour torture contre l’ancien président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro et son épouse Cilia Flores, détenus à New York depuis janvier.
- BBC News World16:52
"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
- newsday.com16:58
A bespectacled Maduro entered the courtroom in tan prison scrubs and shackles.
- France Info (France)17:11
Tout au long de sa présidence, entre 2013 et 2026, l'ancien chef d'Etat, actuellement incarcéré aux Etats-Unis après son kidnapping, a été régulièrement accusé par des associations de défense des droits humains d'utiliser des moyens répressifs pour se maintenir au pouvoir.
- Times of India17:25
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:26
Svrgnuti venezuelanski predsjednik Nicolás Maduro i njegova supruga Cilia Flores u četvrtak su se izjasnili da nisu krivi prema novoj optužnici u SAD-u koja ih tereti za urotu s ciljem mučenja političkih protivnika
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15 Oct, 18:25their copy
- tportal (Croatia)15 Oct, 18:35their copy
- El País (Spain)17:26
En la audiencia de este jueves se fijó el 14 de junio de 2027 como nueva fecha para el comienzo del juicio
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:41
BIVŠI predsjednik Venezuele Maduro i njegova supruga odbacili su optužbe za mučenje u New Yorku, a prijeti im kazna od najmanje 50 godina zatvora.
- nbcnews.com17:48
Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores returned to court to face a rewritten indictment accusing him of leading a brutal repression campaign that tortured scores of people.
- 24sata (Croatia)17:49
Oni su se ranije već izjasnili da nisu krivi po optužbama za zlouporabu položaja radi pomaganja krijumčarima droge u transportu kokaina.
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)15 Oct, 17:44their copy
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- iheart.com17:51
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in New York. They deny allegations of creating a repressive environment in Venezuela. Their trial is set for June 2027, with claims of sovereign immunity being challenged.
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:49
- DW Top Stories18:55
Maduro and his wife were charged with leading a state-sponsored repression campaign that tortured scores of victims during his presidency from 2013 to 2026.
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- dw.com15 Oct, 18:55their copy
- bordermail.com.au19:03
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says torture allegations against him and his wife in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment...
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- goulburnpost.com.au15 Oct, 19:03their copy
- canberratimes.com.au15 Oct, 19:03their copy
- se933.com19:30
President Nicolas Maduro gives a press conference after testifying before the Supreme Court of Justice on Aug. 2, 2024, in Caracas, Venezuela. (Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, each pleaded not guilty Thursday to new charges accusing them of torturing people, including Americans, to help them cling to power.Maduro, in a beige jail smock over a brown T-shirt and wearing glasses, greeted the audience with a wave and shook hands with his...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:42
Judge reschedules federal trial to June 14 as defense prepares motions seeking dismissal
- Channel News Asia21:21
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture charges in a US court, with Maduro rejecting them as “false accusations” and Flores declaring, “I am completely innocent, I am not guilty.”
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)20:38
Los terribles relatos de las víctimas del régimen chavista desmontan su "inocencia": descargas eléctricas por todo el cuerpo, en especial en los genitales, asfixia mecánica con bolsas de plástico, palizas sistemáticas y espacios diseñados para el aislamiento y la tortura psicológica Leer
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)09:30
El matrimonio entre el aliado turco de Alex Saab y la exabogada de Trump desata una cruenta batalla en la Casa Blanca: ella acusa a Richard Grenell, exenviado de Washington en Caracas, de hacer desaparecer una fortuna de su marido