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Venezuelan leader Maduro arrives at New York courthouse

January 5, 2026

Nicolas Maduro, the deposed leader of Venezuela, arrived at a New York courthouse for his arraignment on narcoterrorism-related charges following his recent capture by U. S. forces in Caracas. His wife, Cilia Flores, is also facing similar charges, as tensions between the U. S.

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport as he is taken towards the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face US federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering, and others in New York City, US, on January 5, 2026. (

Credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

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Maduro was captured in Caracas and transported to a Manhattan courthouse.
He faces charges including narcoterrorism, conspiracy, and drug trafficking.
Thousands rallied in Caracas for Maduro's release following his capture.
The appearance in court marks his first since being seized by U. S. military forces.
U. S. political figures have commented on the situation, with some viewing it as an act of war.

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Venezuelan leader Maduro arrives at New York courthouse

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