October 15, 2026

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores Plead Not Guilty to Expanded Torture Charges

Maduro and Flores are accused of creating a violent system of repression that led to the torture and death of thousands of Venezuelans.
They have pleaded not guilty to the new torture charges and maintain their previous not guilty plea to drug trafficking charges.
Their trial is scheduled for June 1, 2027, and if convicted, they could face a minimum of 50 years in prison.

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