Maduro's wife lost teeth and weight in US custody, NYT reports

Cilia Flores, vvife of Nicolás Maduro, reportedly lost two teeth and more than 11 kilograms while in U.S. custody, according to court documents cited by The New York Times. Her legal team argues she may have suffered a minor heart attack in July.

The health condition of **Cilia Flores**, vvife of Nicolás Maduro, has become central to her defense. Court documents cited by **The New York Times** describe the loss of two teeth and more than **25 pounds** (approximately **11.3 kilograms**) since her capture in January. The defense presented these details when requesting her release.

## Isolation, pepper spray, and three hours of sleep

Flores was recovering from a hysterectomy when she was detained. She spent **three months** in solitary confinement. Upon transfer to the general prison population, she was affected by pepper spray used to break up a fight among inmates. According to that account, she sleeps between three and four hours a day.

Medical reports note chest pain and prescribe **nitroglycerin**, a common medication for cardiac-related chest pain. Her legal team believes she may have suffered a minor heart attack in **July**. These are one-sided claims, not diagnoses confirmed by a court.

## Judge who denied request died in September

The release request was denied by Judge **Alvin K. Hellerstein**, who presided over the case. Hellerstein passed away last month at age **92**. Judge **Analisa Torres** has now taken over the case, reopening expectations regarding upcoming procedural decisions.

Prison health issues are evaluated by U.S. courts through forensic reports, not partisan accounts. Any assessment of the actual extent of these problems requires medical and judicial confirmation.