Flores petitioned the court for house arrest after suffering a heart attack in prison and reported losing 25 pounds and 2 teeth. Her legal team argued her deteriorating cardiovascular health made it impossible to manage her medical care within the jail system.
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US Judge Denies House Arrest for Cilia Flores Over Flight Risk
US Politics12 days ago
The US prosecution expanded the charges against Cilia Flores, the wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, while she remains in federal custody. A federal judge rejected her request for home confinement, ruling that the former first lady represents a strong flight risk despite recent health complications.
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