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Cilia Flores, Maduro's Wife: From First Lady with Chanel to US Prisoner

Published January 6, 2026, 21:07
Cilia Flores, Maduro's Wife: From First Lady with Chanel to US Prisoner

The former First Lady of Venezuela, Cilia Flores, is being held in the US along with ousted President Nicolás Maduro, accused of bribery and drug trafficking. Her appearance in New York court, with bruises on her face, caused shock. Flores, a lawyer by profession, played a significant role in Venezuelan politics, having served as Attorney General and President of the National Assembly. Her rise to power is linked to her support for Hugo Chávez after the failed 1992 coup. Her arrest is another blow to the Maduro regime.