Nicolas Maduro Appears in New York Court in Handcuffs

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived at a Manhattan court on January 5, 2026, to face serious charges, including narcoterrorism and drug trafficking. The 63-year-old, who was transferred from the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, was seen handcuffed and appearing injured during his transport, sparking speculation about his condition. Accompanied by armed police and DEA agents, he was delivered to the courthouse shortly before 8 a.m. local time, with his wife, Cilia Flores, also facing charges.

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