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Maduro to Appear in New York Court – Charges Revealed

Published January 5, 2026, 05:07
Maduro to Appear in New York Court – Charges Revealed

Venezuela's ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, is scheduled to appear in a New York court today to be formally informed of the charges brought against him by the United States. The primary accusations center around “narco-terrorism” and the importation of cocaine into the US. Maduro was arrested on Saturday during a US military operation and will be tried in the Southern District of New York federal court in Manhattan. US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro is also charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of automatic weapons and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess such weapons. The possibility of the death penalty exists, as it is prescribed for certain federal crimes within the jurisdiction. It is noted that Maduro is being prosecuted based on a new warrant, which includes charges against the First Lady of Venezuela, something that was not present in the previous 2020 indictment. The initial indictment contained charges of narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and possession of machine guns. The arrest of Maduro marks an escalation in the US effort to change the regime in Venezuela, although the outcome remains uncertain. The case is expected to provoke strong reactions and have significant geopolitical implications for the region.