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Wife of Venezuelan leader seeks home detention over cardiac concerns
Legal representatives for Cilia Flores, spouse of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, have requested she be transferred to house arrest while in US custody, citing deteriorating heart condition and inadequate medical facilities in detention.
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Attorneys representing Flores have filed motions arguing that her current detention conditions do not provide sufficient cardiac care and recovery resources necessary for her medical condition. The legal team contends that specialized treatment and appropriate facilities required for her ongoing heart issues cannot be adequately provided within a detention centre environment.
Flores, a prominent political figure in Venezuela, faces charges related to allegations of corruption and misuse of state resources. Her legal representatives have emphasized that continued detention in standard facilities poses risks to her health and have urged authorities to consider alternative arrangements that would allow her to receive proper medical supervision.
The request comes as Venezuelan political figures face increasing legal scrutiny in the United States. Authorities have not yet responded to the home detention petition, and the case remains pending before the courts. The outcome could set a precedent for how US authorities handle detained individuals with significant health complications.