Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are facing federal charges under court jurisdiction in New York.
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Updated oct 15
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Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are facing federal charges under court jurisdiction in New York.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Maduro was seized from his Caracas home and faced joint indictment with Cilia Flores.1 source
Maduro accused of moving cocaine from Venezuela to US; Flores charged in Manhattan court.1 source
Cilia Flores was indicted in the Southern District of New York.1 source
Young examined legal issues regarding the federal charges against Maduro and Flores.1 source
The pair is facing charges regarding cocaine conspiracy.1 source
- Maduro's legal team filed motions in Manhattan on September 1, 2026.Sub-event
Maduro was seized from Caracas and is being held in a Brooklyn jail while facing federal charges.1 source
- Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan.Sub-event
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Maduro faces drug trafficking charges and is being returned to a Brooklyn jail in New York.1 source
Cilia Flores is detained in Brooklyn while Nicolas Maduro maintains power in Venezuela.1 source
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores face federal charges in New York.1 source
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Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026
- Marco Rubio advocated for US strategy to limit competitor influence in the hemisphere, amid geopolitical competition involving China and Venezuela.
- Trump administration is pursuing concrete actions against Nicolás Maduro, including targeting vessels and directing operations to capture him, while also welcoming Gustavo Petro.
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Cilia Flores
First Lady of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026
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