Maduro Shares Photos From US Prison, States He Is Standing Firm
Summary
Nicolas Maduro says he is “standing firm” in US custody after releasing photos from a Brooklyn jail, where he is detained with his wife Cilia Flores on drug trafficking and weapons charges. The message comes as Venezuela and the United States move toward a major new oil agreement amid a sharp shift in relations.
Key Points
- Nicolas Maduro released photos from a New York prison and said he is standing firm in US custody.
- Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are detained in Brooklyn and have denied the charges against them.
- The post came after Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced an historic oil deal with the United States.
- The federal trial for Maduro and Flores is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2027.
