US Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Maduro faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of automatic weapons and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess automatic weapons and destructive devices against the United States.
Bondi stated that they will soon face the full force of American justice in American courts.
This indictment comes amid ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela, with recent developments highlighting the country"s unstable situation. For further context, related coverage discusses Delcy Rodríguez"s official trip to Moscow as the political landscape evolves.
The legal actions against Maduro and Flores mark a significant escalation in the U.S. government"s efforts to address alleged criminal activities linked to the Venezuelan leadership.
