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U.S. prosecutors say Venezuela has not claimed sovereign immunity for Nicolás Maduro

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- The United States rejects the argument that Nicolás Maduro is entitled to immunity in the criminal case he faces in New York and maintains that Venezuela has not claimed such protection for the former president. However, it has requested it for interim President Delcy Rodríguez. In a memorandum filed last Friday night before Judge […]

U.S. Prosecutors oppose bail for Cilia Flores, citing “extreme” flight risk

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Department of Justice formally opposed a bail request from attorneys representing Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing an “extreme” flight risk and describing her as a “danger to the public,” according to court filings submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of […]

Judge sets October 8 hearing on Cilia Flores’ house arrest request

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York scheduled a hearing for October 8 to consider a bail request filed by Cilia Flores, Nicolás Maduro’s wife, who is seeking to remain under house arrest until her trial begins in June 2027. The judge […]

Cilia Flores’ defense requests house arrest over heart problems while she awaits trial

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, asked a New York court on Wednesday to allow her to await trial outside prison due to heart problems. In a court filing, Flores’ defense attorneys requested her transfer to a private residence in New York under house arrest, with armed guards around the clock, […]