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Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, made his first court appearance in New York after being captured by US forces, facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, while asserting his innocence and claiming to still be the president of Venezuela.
Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan leader, pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy in a Manhattan court, asserting he is a 'prisoner of war' rather than a criminal, and claiming the recent raid was a military operation, not law enforcement.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrived in New York to face serious charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, following their capture in Venezuela during a U.S. military operation. They are expected to be arraigned soon and held at a high-security detention center in Brooklyn. The indictment accuses Maduro of conspiracy to import cocaine and other related crimes, with allegations of corruption and involvement with drug traffickers over the past 25 years.
The U.S. conducted a significant operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, motivated by concerns over narco-terrorism, Maduro's alleged drug trafficking, control over Venezuela's oil and gold reserves, and geopolitical tensions with allies like China, Iran, and Russia, aiming to influence Venezuela's political future.
The US is increasing military presence in the Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela, drawing parallels to the 1989 Panama invasion, with accusations of drug trafficking against Venezuelan leaders and concerns over the legal and strategic implications of US actions in the region.
Hugo Carvajal, Venezuela's former military intelligence chief, pleaded guilty in the US to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, implicating him in a high-ranking Venezuelan military drug-smuggling organization and revealing potential information about the Maduro government. His plea marks a significant shift from his previous denials and may involve a plea deal, amidst ongoing US accusations against Maduro and his circle.
Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan spy chief close to Hugo Chávez, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in the U.S., admitting to leading a cartel that attempted to flood the U.S. with cocaine, and potentially providing valuable intelligence on Venezuelan and allied activities.
Former Venezuelan general Hugo Carvajal pleaded guilty to charges including narco-terrorism, drug importation, and weapons offenses, for his role in partnering with the FARC to flood the U.S. with cocaine and support terrorist activities, with sentencing scheduled for October 2025.