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Behind the Scenes at Maduro's Court Hearing: The Argument, the Bruises, and the Next Day

Published January 6, 2026, 09:08
Behind the Scenes at Maduro's Court Hearing: The Argument, the Bruises, and the Next Day

The hearing of Nicolás Maduro and his wife at the federal court in Manhattan captured the fall of the once-powerful Venezuelan leader. Maduro stated he had been kidnapped by US forces, while medical attention was requested for his wife, Cilia Flores, due to bruises. During the proceedings, Maduro engaged in a verbal dispute with a man accusing him of imprisonment, while the judge called him to order. The next hearing is scheduled for March 17th.