Cilia Flores Injured During US Capture, Attorney Alleges Unlawful Abduction in Court

• Cilia Flores, Nicolas Maduro's wife, sustained "significant injuries" during her US capture in Venezuela, her attorney Mark Donnelly told a federal judge.
• Flores reportedly suffered a possible fracture or serious bruising to her ribs and was seen with head bandages in court.
• Flores and Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal charges in New York; Maduro claimed unlawful arrest at his Caracas home.
• Maduro's legal team argues his "military abduction" violates international law, a defense similar to Manuel Noriega's unsuccessful claim.
• The US operation aims to establish a pliant interim government in Venezuela and reclaim US oil interests, following months of intensified military activity.

Why It Matters: Maduro's wife injured during US capture, sparking legal and political debate over the operation's legality.