Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife deny U.S. torture charges

Updated 2026-10-17 · told from many outlets at once

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores appeared in a New York court facing new U.S. charges of torture and conspiracy. They denied the accusations and claimed the allegations were false. The U.S. alleges they conspired to torture political opponents and distribute cocaine. A trial is set to begin on June 1, 2027.

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to new torture and conspiracy charges in a New York court.

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