Cilia Flores, former first lady of Venezuela, has requested to be placed under house arrest due to health concerns. Her defense team has asked a federal judge to grant her this request, citing health issues, particularly cardiac problems. The proposed arrangement would involve her being held in a private residence with 24-hour armed surveillance, GPS monitoring, and restricted visits and phone calls.

Her lawyers argue that she needs a suitable environment to recover from any medical procedures. The request was made to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in New York. Further details about the case and the request are available. Flores was captured on January 3 along with her husband Nicolás Maduro.