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New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture

Published October 8, 2026 12:05 pm • Updated October 8, 2026 12:05 pm •

U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.

U.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.

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