Venezuelan authorities have charged former president Nicolás Maduro with conspiracy to commit torture, according to a new indictment that focuses on the alleged mistreatment of U.S. citizens detained in the country during his time in office.
The accusations stem from reports that U.S. nationals held in Venezuelan prisons were subjected to torture while Maduro was president. The charges allege that he played a role in orchestrating or facilitating the abuse, though the indictment does not list specific incidents or victims.
Maduro, who was in power from 2013 until the 2024 election, has faced a range of legal challenges in recent years, including accusations of corruption and human rights violations. This latest charge adds to the growing list of international allegations against him.
Venezuela, a South American nation that has experienced political and economic turmoil for more than a decade, has been the subject of scrutiny by foreign governments and human‑rights organisations over the treatment of detainees.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
