Cilia Flores' Public Appearance Following Her Arrest
January 4, 2026
Cilia Flores, the wife of Nicolás Maduro, made her first public appearance after being arrested by American forces. In the photos, she appears somber and is wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Both she and Maduro were taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where they will face charges of narco-terrorism. Flores is known for her influential role in the Venezuelan regime and was one of the country's most powerful figures. Their arrest marks a significant decline in their influence.