Maduro and Wife Captured in Caracas, Face Federal Charges in New York Court
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas after months of planning; they appeared in New York court, pleading not guilty.
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Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. forces in Caracas after months of planning, signaling a dramatic shift in Venezuela’s leadership crisis.
They were transported to New York to face federal charges and appeared in New York court, pleading not guilty on multiple counts.
The new development complicates a U.S.-led political transition in Venezuela and tests regional reactions as Washington maintains non-recognition of Maduro's legitimacy.
Oil sanctions and broader pressure strategies across Caracas and regional partners remain a central lever cited by supporters of the policy, including lawmakers like Senator Rubio.
Observers note Maduro's capture and the heightened security posture around the presidential palace, while Caracas residents endure economic strain amid ongoing upheaval.
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They face federal charges related to narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking, including using their authority to transport thousands of tons of cocaine to the United States, as detailed in a U.S. Department of Justice superseding indictment.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas after months of planning in a U.S. military operation over the weekend.
Both Nicolás Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty; Maduro stated in court, 'I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent [person].'
Maduro's capture signals a dramatic shift in Venezuela’s leadership crisis, complicates a U.S.-led political transition, and tests regional reactions amid ongoing economic strain in Caracas.
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