U.S. authorities have expanded their legal case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by filing new torture charges. This development increases pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader, who was already facing drug trafficking allegations.

Key facts

  • New charges include torture.
  • The target is former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
  • Maduro was already facing drug trafficking allegations.
  • Maduro is described as an ousted authoritarian leader.

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