US announces criminal ‘blacklist’ against Maduro and Cilia Flores after bombing in Venezuela

The Attorney General of the United States, Pam Bondistated this Saturday (3) that the president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduroand his wife, the First Lady Cilia Floreswill face criminal charges in American justice following a formal indictment filed in the Southern District of New York. The statement was made through a social media post and confirmed by the agency Associated Press.

According to Bondi, the couple was accused in cases that include crimes related to drug trafficking and narcoterrorism. In her public statement, the attorney general stated that Maduro and Flores “will soon face the full weight of American justice, on American soil, in American courts.” To date, complete court documents detailing the allegations have not been released.

Charges announced by Department of Justice

In the publication, Bondi reported that the indictment was presented in Southern District of New Yorkone of the main federal jurisdictions in the United States for financial and international crimes cases. According to the published text, Nicolás Maduro was accused of conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and explosive devices, in addition to conspiracy to possess these weapons against the United States.

According to the attorney general, Cilia Flores was also included in the indictment, although the specific details of the accusations against the first lady were not individualized in public communication. Bondi thanked the president Donald Trump and the United States Armed Forces, stating that a “capture mission” had been conducted successfully.

The statements came hours after the Associated Press reported that American authorities had confirmed the existence of the indictment in New York. Until now, the United States Department of Justice did not publish an official note detailing the progress of the process or presenting evidence that formally supports the accusations.

Military attacks and claim of capture

Bondi’s statements were made amidst a scenario of strong international tension. This Saturday, the Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lópezdeclared that US attacks hit Caracas, the states of Miranda and Aragua, as well as other locations in the country. According to the Venezuelan government, Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were forcibly removed from the national territory.

Until the last update, there was no independent confirmation on the circumstances of the alleged capture of the Venezuelan president or on his whereabouts. Authorities in Caracas classified the action as kidnapping and armed aggression, while the American government has not yet provided detailed official explanations about the operation mentioned by the attorney general.

Institutional silence and absence of public documents

Despite the seriousness of the announced charges, the White House, the Pentagon and the Department of Justice have not yet released formal statements with complete procedural information. No court warrants, terms of custody or international transfer records confirming the presence of Maduro and Flores in American territory were also made public.

Experts in international law point out that, in cases of this nature, the formalization of charges and eventual trial depend on specific legal procedures, including extradition or capture in accordance with international treaties. The absence of public documents increases the legal uncertainty surrounding the episode.

International repercussions and legal challenges

The US Attorney General’s statement provoked immediate reactions on the international scene. Allied governments of Venezuela and Latin American countries expressed concern about the legality of a possible military operation and the conduct of criminal proceedings against a sitting foreign head of state.

Analysts note that accusations of narcoterrorism against Venezuelan authorities have previously been presented by American governments, but have rarely advanced to the stage of an effective trial, precisely because of the diplomatic and legal difficulties involved. Bondi’s announcement, however, raises the level of tension by suggesting that Maduro and Flores would be in custody or about to appear in court in the United States.

Next steps and expectation for clarification

Pam Bondi indicated that new information may be released soon, but did not set any timeframes or confirm when or how the couple would be formally brought before a court. Meanwhile, expectations are growing for official clarifications that confirm the legal status of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, as well as the legal basis for the announced actions.

The episode marks a new level of tension in relations between USA e Venezuelawith possible diplomatic and political impacts across the region. Until court documents are filed and additional official positions are released, the case remains surrounded by uncertainty and conflicting versions.