Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Narco-Terrorism Charges
Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores went to a court in New York.
They said they are not guilty of serious crimes like narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
Maduro's lawyer, Barry Pollack, who has also helped Julian Assange, said there are questions about how Maduro was brought to the U.S. The next court date is in March.
Many countries and people around the world are talking about what happened, with some supporting the U.S. and others saying it was not right to capture a president like this.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and other charges in New York federal court.
Maduro is accused of overseeing a cocaine-trafficking network and other related crimes.
The next court date is set for March 17, 2024.
Maduro's lawyer, Barry Pollack, raised questions about the legality of Maduro's capture and mentioned some medical issues.
The U.S. capture of Maduro has sparked global reactions, with some countries and people supporting the action and others condemning it.
- Who
- Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores
- What
- Pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in New York federal court
- When
- January 5, 2024
- Where
- New York federal court
- Why
- Maduro is accused of overseeing a cocaine-trafficking network and other related crimes
- Nicolas Maduro
- President of Venezuela, pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges
- Cilia Flores
- Maduro's wife, also pleaded not guilty
- Charges
- Narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices
- Next Court Date
- March 17
- Barry Pollack
- Maduro's legal representative, also represents Julian Assange
Sources
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