Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolás Maduro, has formally requested to be released on bail while she awaits trial in the United States, according to a report published this week. Her legal team says she suffers from heart-related health issues that require close medical attention not readily available behind bars.
Rather than remaining in custody, Flores is asking to be allowed to live in a private residence in New York City under strict conditions. Her proposal reportedly includes round-the-clock monitoring and armed security guards paid for by her defense, an arrangement meant to reassure US authorities that she would not attempt to flee before facing trial.
The request comes amid a broader legal battle involving the Maduro family. In related news, one of Maduro’s sons has publicly criticized the US judicial proceedings against his father, calling them unfair. The cases underscore the mounting legal pressure facing members of the former Venezuelan leader’s inner circle as US prosecutors continue to pursue charges tied to the government’s tenure in power.
It remains unclear whether US authorities will grant Flores’ request for conditional release ahead of trial. For the full details on the case and the proposed security arrangements, read the original report at eltiempo.com.
Source: Cilia Flores, esposa de Nicolás Maduro, pidió libertad condicional antes de juicio en EE. UU. por problemas médicos (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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