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Detailed Indictment Against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, His Wife, and Son

Published January 5, 2026, 17:13
Detailed Indictment Against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, His Wife, and Son

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new indictment against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and his son Nicolás Maduro Guerra, along with other Venezuelan officials. The indictment concerns the trafficking of cocaine into the United States for over 25 years, with Maduro accused of being at the forefront of this corruption. According to the indictment, Maduro used his power and the institutions he corrupted to transport tons of cocaine into the U.S., providing diplomatic cover to drug traffickers and planes used for money laundering. Flores is accused of bribery, while both are accused of being linked to violent drug organizations. The charges include conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism, cocaine importation, weapons possession, and conspiracy to possess weapons. This case highlights the serious allegations of corruption and drug trafficking facing Venezuelan leaders.