The Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office on the 8th filed new charges accusing detained Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife of torture and abuse of detainees. CNN on the 7th, citing multiple sources, said the new counts relate to U.S.-designated "wrongful detention" incidents. The U.S. has previously said more than ten U.S. citizens were held in Venezuelan prisons during Maduro's rule.

2026-10-09

The Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office on the 8th filed new charges accusing detained Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife of torture and abuse of detainees. CNN on the 7th, citing multiple sources, said the new counts relate to U.S.-designated "wrongful detention" incidents. The U.S. has previously said more than ten U.S. citizens were held in Venezuelan prisons during Maduro's rule.