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Maduro Faces US Justice: Charges of Narco-Terrorism

Published January 5, 2026, 09:12
Maduro Faces US Justice: Charges of Narco-Terrorism

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is set to appear in a US federal court on charges of narco-terrorism. If convicted, he faces decades or life in prison for each charge. His arrest by the US military has sparked uncertainty about the future of Venezuela. Prosecutors allege that Maduro leads a cartel linked to drug trafficking groups and terrorist organizations. The UN Security Council was planning to discuss the US operation. His wife, Cilia Flores, has also been arrested.