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US Charges Maduro with Narco-Terrorism

Published January 3, 2026, 14:06
US Charges Maduro with Narco-Terrorism

The article presents the charges brought by the United States against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The charges include conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess these weapons. These charges were filed in a New York court after Maduro and Flores were arrested by US authorities. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Maduro will face criminal charges. The article notes that the death penalty is provided for in the Southern District of New York for some of the crimes Maduro is accused of, such as terrorism. The article also quotes a post by Bondi on X (formerly Twitter) detailing the charges filed. The arrest and charges against Maduro are part of the US military intervention in Venezuela, which has sparked international condemnation.