US: Attorney General Announces Charges Against Maduro

US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will face criminal charges in a New York court. The charges against Maduro include conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess these weapons. The announcement by Bondi comes amid a period of tension between the US and Venezuela, with the US supporting the opposition and imposing sanctions on Maduro. The indictment marks a significant escalation in the US effort to pressure Maduro to step down. The charges are based on investigations conducted by US authorities and allege that Maduro and Flores are involved in illegal activities related to drug trafficking and supporting terrorist organizations. The exact nature of the evidence used to bring the charges has not been made public. The indictment of Maduro and his wife is expected to further complicate the political situation in Venezuela and intensify international efforts to resolve the crisis. Maduro's reaction to the announcement is not yet known.