Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, remains in U.S. federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following her January 2026 apprehension alongside Maduro during a U.S. operation in Caracas. Both face charges including cocaine importation conspiracy and narcoterrorism, with a superseding indictment on October 8, 2026, adding conspiracy to commit torture. On the same date, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied Flores's motion for pretrial release or house arrest, citing her status as an extreme flight risk despite defense claims of worsening heart conditions, weight loss, and inadequate prison medical care. Prosecutors continue to oppose any release. A hearing on dismissal motions is set for November 17, 2026, with trial scheduled for June 2027. These legal proceedings and the recent bail denial anchor trader assessments of near-term custody outcomes.