By Admin 
Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were presented in the US court, where both declared themselves innocent. When appearing in court, Cilia Flores’ face and head were covered with bandages. Injury marks were visible on his right eye and his face was bowed. Flores’ attorney Mark Donnelly told the court that he suffered serious injuries during the kidnapping and may need medical treatment. The lawyer told the court that Cilia Flores’ ribs may have been broken.
Cilia Flores’ lawyer demands medical examination
Donnelly demanded that his client’s entire body be X-rayed so that his true health could be determined. Nicolas Maduro also appeared in court with him and pleaded not guilty to several charges, including cocaine importation and weapons offences. He said, ‘I am innocent. I am not guilty of any of the charges mentioned here. I am a decent person. During the hearing, Flores needed assistance to sit at the table, while Maduro stood and spoke in Spanish, The Sunday Guardian reported.
Maduro and his wife were seeing each other again and again in the court
The couple seemed very tense inside the court. Both were having difficulty sitting and getting up. Maduro was repeatedly looking at his wife and Flores seemed calmer than her husband. Now his next appearance in the court is to be held on March 17, 2025. Flores’ lawyer said he suffered fractures or serious injuries and should be medically examined. Nicolas Maduro’s lawyer Barry Pollack said that Maduro also has health problems and needs care.
Was dragged out of the bedroom: Report
On January 3, 2026, the Americans attacked Venezuela and arrested its then President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. According to a CNN report, the US Army had dragged both of them out of the bedroom. Venezuelan Vice President Delsey Rodriguez took oath as interim President and took the US to task. He said that America has kidnapped Maduro.