DOJ Announces New Charges Against Former Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro and His Wife for Torture of U.S. Citizens

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced additional charges against former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro Moros and his wife, Cilia Adela Flores De Maduro, alleging their involvement in the torture of U.S. citizens held as political prisoners in Venezuela. The charges include narcotics trafficking and weapons offenses previously filed. This federal action underscores the U.S. government's commitment to delivering justice for victims of torture and organized crime, with national security implications for American citizens abroad.