Cilia Flores, wife of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, remains in U.S. federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following their January 2026 capture during a U.S. military operation in Caracas. She and Maduro face drug trafficking and related charges, with trial set for June 2027. In mid-September 2026 her defense sought pretrial release to home confinement, citing worsening cardiac issues, weight loss, and inadequate detention medical care. Prosecutors oppose the motion, describing her as an extreme flight risk due to potential decades-long sentence exposure, lack of U.S. ties, and substantial resources. A hearing before Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is scheduled for October 8, 2026, after which a ruling on conditions or continued detention is expected. No diplomatic or executive release has occurred.