Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture. The pair appeared in federal court in New York to formally deny the accusations leveled against them. This development concerns allegations of abuses committed during Maduro’s time in office in Venezuela. Details of the alleged torture remain undisclosed in this initial report, but the case marks a significant legal challenge for the couple. The hearing in New York represents a further escalation of international legal scrutiny surrounding Maduro’s government and its actions. Further proceedings are expected as the case progresses through the U.S. legal system.