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What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?

January 3, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been charged by the U. S. following a military operation that led to their capture. The charges include drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies, as detailed in an indictment released by U. S.

What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?

Credit: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Aug. 17, 2024.Alfredo Lasry R/Getty Imageshide captiontoggle captionAlfredo Lasry R/Getty Images

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Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores face U. S. charges after a military operation.
The charges include drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies.
The indictment was announced by U. S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The operation was described as a 'large-scale strike' by President Trump.
Maduro's capture marks a significant escalation in U. S.-Venezuela relations.

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What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?

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What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?

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