Maduro and Wife Indicted in New U.S. Torture Charge

U.S. indicts Maduro and wife with torture conspiracy, citing abuse of American citizens in Venezuela.

October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged with conspiracy to commit torture in a new federal indictment filed in the Southern District of New York.

The superseding indictment, released on Thursday, alleges that the Maduro regime subjected over a dozen U.S. citizens to brutal treatment while in custody, including electric shocks, sexual assault, and forced isolation. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized that the couple will now face legal consequences for their alleged actions.

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Maduro and Flores were already facing charges related to drug trafficking, weapons possession, and narco-terrorism. The updated indictment details their role in a system of political repression involving Venezuela’s military and intelligence agencies, which prosecutors say was used to silence dissent and maintain power. Specific allegations include orders to intensify abuse during interrogations and participation in plans to abduct military officers.

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