Cilia Flores’s defense team has filed a formal request with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking permission for the Venezuelan legislator and First Lady to remain in a private residence due to the serious deterioration of her health.
Heart failure and the lack of specialized medical care within the detention facility put her physical well-being at risk. The humanitarian measure requested by the defense is a fundamental right is a fundamental right that guarantees her life while the legal proceedings continue.
It is asked for solidarity to the international community and human rights organizations to speak out regarding this situation.