Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transported to a Manhattan federal court for their initial appearance following their capture by U.S. forces. Maduro, dressed in a prison jumpsuit, maintained his innocence and claimed to still be the president of Venezuela, while both he and Flores pleaded not guilty to charges including narco-terrorism. During the hearing, they faced a judge who emphasized the importance of understanding their rights. The next hearing is scheduled for March 17, with the possibility of a lengthy trial ahead.
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