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Here's the Indictment Against Nicolas Maduro, His Wife, and Son

Published January 5, 2026, 17:12
Here's the Indictment Against Nicolas Maduro, His Wife, and Son

The US Department of Justice announced the unsealing of a new indictment against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, his son Nicolas Maduro Guerra, and other Venezuelan officials. Federal prosecutors allege that Venezuelan leaders have corrupted public positions and trafficked tons of cocaine into the United States for over 25 years. Maduro is charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, possession of firearms, and conspiracy to possess firearms. Flores is charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and possession of firearms. According to the indictment, the group allegedly ordered kidnappings, beatings, and murders to protect their operations.