US prosecutors add new torture charge against Maduro

US prosecutors have added a new charge against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing them of conspiring to commit torture. This move is significant as it escalates the US government's efforts to hold Maduro accountable for his actions. The addition of a torture charge could potentially impact the couple's trial and any potential penalties they may face. This development is likely to have implications for the Maduro regime's reputation and its relations with the US.

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The new torture charge against Maduro adds to the existing tensions between the US and Venezuela. This move may lead to further escalation and potential instability in the region.

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