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Maduro Transported to Court in Brooklyn Amidst Tight Security

Published January 5, 2026, 13:23
Maduro Transported to Court in Brooklyn Amidst Tight Security

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was transported to Brooklyn court via helicopter and a heavily armed police escort to face drug trafficking charges alongside his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro was moved from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he is reportedly facing harsh conditions, with reports of inhumane treatment and hygiene issues. The court is located near where Maduro and Flores were held, and their transfer was completed in an armored van. The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn has faced criticism in the past for its detention conditions, with complaints from inmates and lawyers.