United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that indictments have been filed in the Southern District of New York against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

According to the Attorney General, the charges include conspiracy to engage in narcotics-related terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess such weapons against the United States.

The allegations assert that the conduct targeted American security and public safety.

Bondi stated that the defendants will face the full force of the American justice system in United States courts.

No timeline for court proceedings was provided, and no further procedural details were disclosed.

As with all criminal cases, the charges remain allegations until tested in court.

The announcement marks a significant escalation in the legal posture of the United States toward Venezuela’s leadership.