Maduro's wife requests home detention over worsening heart condition

Lawyers representing Flores, a detainee currently held at a federal detention centre, have filed a petition asserting that she requires specialized cardiac treatment and a recovery environment that the facility is unable to provide. The legal team argues that the lack of appropriate medical infrastructure constitutes a breach of her right to adequate health care while in custody, and they are seeking an order for her transfer to a medical facility equipped to handle her condition.

The authorities overseeing the detention centre have been asked to assess Flores’s medical records and determine whether her health needs can be met within the institution or if relocation is warranted. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the capacity of detention facilities to deliver comprehensive medical services to inmates with serious health issues, and a decision on the petition is expected to be rendered in the coming weeks.