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‘He is not Venezuela’s president,’ US stance firm as Maduro appears in New York court

January 5, 2026

Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, made his first court appearance in New York on January 5, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. His arrival in the US followed his capture by American forces in Caracas, and he was transported to court under heavy guard, asserting his claim to the presidency despite being ousted.

This image taken video shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro getting off a helicopter on his way to Manhattan Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (WABC via AP)

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Maduro was captured by US forces in Caracas on January 3, 2026.
He faced charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking during his court appearance.
Both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in court.
Maduro claims to still be the president of Venezuela despite his ousting.
Thousands rallied in Caracas for Maduro's release following his capture.

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‘He is not Venezuela’s president,’ US stance firm as Maduro appears in New York court

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