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Maduro’s U.S. drug trial officially scheduled for 2027 in Brooklyn

Judge Alvin Hellerstein set June 1, 2027, as the start of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores’s U.S. criminal trial on drug-trafficking charges, with the pair in a Brooklyn jail after a January raid; prosecutors say Maduro helped move cocaine into the United States in a conspiracy with Venezuelan authorities, while they have pleaded not guilty and face possible life sentences, and defense lawyers question the legality of their detention as protesters gather outside the courthouse.

via NBC News|

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Cilia Flores: Venezuela's First Lady and Controversial Figure

Cilia Flores, Venezuela's First Lady and a key political figure, was captured by US forces during a raid in Caracas and faces drug trafficking and weapons charges in New York, amid longstanding allegations of corruption and her involvement in Venezuela's political and criminal landscape.

via BBC|

#cilia-flores #corruption #maduro

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Cilia Flores: Maduro’s Wife and Key Figure in Venezuelan Politics

Cilia Flores, Maduro's wife and influential political figure in Venezuela, was captured with him by US troops and faces drug-trafficking charges. She has a long political history, including serving as a parliamentarian and attorney general, and is considered a powerful behind-the-scenes figure in Chavismo. Despite her reduced public profile in recent years, her influence remains significant, and she has been subject to international sanctions.

via CNN|

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