In a significant legal development, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in New York on charges related to drug trafficking and corruption. This announcement underscores the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to hold accountable leaders accused of undermining democratic institutions and engaging in criminal enterprises. The indictment adds to the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, as Maduro continues to face international scrutiny for his authoritarian regime and its role in exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. As the situation unfolds, the implications of these charges could reverberate within both U.S. foreign policy and Venezuela’s turbulent political landscape.
U.S. Attorney General’s Announcement Highlights Growing International Pressure on Venezuela’s Regime
The announcement from the U.S. Attorney General marks a significant…
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Author : Sophia Davis
Publish date : 2026-01-04 13:10:00
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