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Maduro's wife seeks jail release over health issues

short by / on Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has asked to leave a New York jail citing heart problems and a 25-pound weight loss. Her lawyers seek house arrest, also citing arrest injuries. Prosecutors oppose release, citing flight risk. Both face drug smuggling charges carrying potential life sentences. A hearing is set for October 8.
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