Tag: Venezuela

WorldconflictOct 15, 2026

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to New Torture Charges in New York

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a New York federal court to plead not guilty to newly added charges of conspiracy to commit torture. The couple was captured in January during a US military raid and detained in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege that Maduro and Flores maintained a violent system of repression involving thousands of victims, utilizing severe methods including electric shock and asphyxiation. The defense argues that Maduro holds sovereign immunity and that his capture was illegal.

Nicolas MaduroVenezuelaUS CourtTorture ChargesCilia Flores

WorldOct 14, 2026

US detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering

United States authorities have detained Álvaro Pulido, a man wanted in connection with a massive, multi-billion dollar Venezuelan money laundering scheme. Previously, the US government had offered a $10m reward for information leading to his arrest, highlighting the scale of the financial investigation.

VenezuelaMoney LaunderingUS NewsCrimeAlvaro Pulido

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 9, 2026

Jeissy Trompiz’s ‘Three Houses’ Explores Post-Maduro Venezuela

Filmmaker Jeissy Trompiz left his hometown of Maracaibo, Venezuela, in 2014 to study filmmaking in Cuba, remaining away for years due to the economic crisis, the pandemic, and passport renewal issues. When he finally returned, the shock of a transformed country inspired him to create the documentary project titled "Three Houses." Selected for the Vancouver Film Festival's Business Hub Works-In-Progress Forum, the film serves as a video letter to a Brazilian friend. It highlights a Venezuela where Afro and Indigenous communities exist on the periphery of the periphery, reflecting years of deep socio-political turmoil and personal cinematic therapy for the director.

Jeissy TrompizThree HousesVenezuelaDocumentaryVancouver Film Festival

PoliticsforeignOct 8, 2026

Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to torture

US prosecutors have filed new charges against Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing them of conspiracy to commit torture. The couple, who have been in US custody since January following a raid in Caracas, already face previous drug-trafficking and weapons charges. The latest accusations specifically involve the alleged torture of US citizens detained in Venezuela during Maduro's time in power. Their upcoming trial is scheduled to begin in June 2027.

Nicolás MaduroVenezuelaUnited StatesHuman RightsLegal