US charges Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro with drugs and weapons offences

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On January 5, 2026, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court where they pleaded not guilty to a series of high-level drug and weapons charges. This appearance followed their capture by U.S. special forces in Caracas on January 3, 2026, during a military operation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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