India, Jan. 3 -- As reports swirl about US military operations in Venezuela and the alleged detention of President Nicolas Maduro, attention has rapidly shifted to a lesser-known but deeply influential figure, and wife of President Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores. Often described as far more than a president's spouse, Flores has long occupied a central position in Venezuela's power structure, blending legal authority, political control, and controversial allegations that stretch across borders.

Her role has become a focal point as US officials and intelligence sources link her name to corruption, drug trafficking investigations, and the inner workings of the Maduro regime.

Cilia Flores is a Venezuelan lawyer, former legislator, and long-ti...