The United States Department of Justice announced new charges against former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, alleging conspiracy to commit torture. This adds to existing indictments stemming from drug trafficking and firearms offenses. Prosecutors claim detainees in Venezuela, including American citizens, were subjected to horrific treatment such as waterboarding, rape, and severe beatings under Maduro's leadership. Maduro and Flores remain in US custody following a military raid in January. This latest development escalates legal pressure against Maduro, who Washington views as illegitimate. The charges underscore the severity of alleged human rights abuses in Venezuela during Maduro's time in power. The case continues to unfold in US courts, with further hearings expected in the coming months.