Maduro to appear in US court on drug trafficking charges.

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on narco-terrorism charges, challenging his arrest’s legality and claiming immunity as a sovereign head of state. The U.S. doesn’t recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, leading to a legal battle over his trial. Maduro and his wife face accusations of drug trafficking and could face life in prison if convicted, with the indictment detailing their alleged involvement in coordinating with drug cartels and committing violent crimes to protect their operation. The U.S. seized Maduro in a military operation, sparking tensions with Venezuela’s interim president and prompting Trump to suggest extending American influence in the region.

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