Cilia Flores's defense presses for house arrest in New York, citing immunity and health problems

Cilia Flores's defense argues before the New York court that she is not a threat to U.S. national security, according to Daniel Lara Farías. Her lawyers claim that, as Venezuela's 'first lady' and a deputy, she has immunity, and that she was injured during the operation that captured her on January 3.

Patricia Poleo said she sent a letter to Cilia Flores and offered to serve as a channel for other viewers to write to her too. David Placeres reported that Judge Hellerstein set October 8 as the date for the hearing that will decide whether Flores gets house arrest.

«Cilia's defense says she is not a threat to the national security of the United States... and that she was injured during the military capture operation on January 3.»— Daniel Lara Farías, September 17, 2026 · watch

«The hearing to decide whether Judge Hellerstein grants Cilia Flores house arrest already has a date. That session will take place on October 8.»— David Placeres, September 17, 2026 · watch