Cilia Flores

Cilia Flores is the wife of Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela. Both Maduro and Flores were reportedly captured following a US operation in Caracas on January 3, 2026, and are currently facing legal proceedings in New York. Their capture led to Delcy Rodríguez assuming the role of acting President of Venezuela. Flores, previously serving as the First Lady, is now a co-defendant alongside Maduro in a case where a judge has restricted the sharing of evidence with other accused individuals not yet detained, such as Diosdado Cabello. Her current relevance stems from her alleged involvement in legal matters and her connection to the Venezuelan political leadership during a period of significant political upheaval and upcoming presidential elections.