# Maduro and wife to answer new US torture indictment in court

https://mins.news/en/item/101219

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 10:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelas-maduro-due-court-over-new-us-torture-charge-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad0aa01b7b1a600013ee01d

> A new US indictment alleges a plot by Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores to torture political adversaries. The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife are expected in court on Thursday to respond.

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