Maduro and Wife Face US Criminal Charges in New York
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing criminal charges in the United States, according to recent announcements. The charges, unsealed in a New York court, allege involvement in drug trafficking and corruption.
The indictment details accusations of using the Venezuelan government to facilitate the shipment of tons of cocaine into the US. Authorities allege that Maduro and Flores were key figures in a cartel known as the ‘Cartel of the Suns.’
The move comes amidst ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela and escalating tensions between the Maduro regime and the US government. While Maduro remains in Venezuela, the charges signal a significant escalation in US efforts to hold the Venezuelan leadership accountable. Reports indicate Maduro previously dared former President Trump to arrest him, a challenge that has not materialized into a physical custody situation despite the indictment.
