Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to all U.S. charges during his first court appearance in New York, declaring his innocence and claiming he was kidnapped from his home in Caracas. He faces charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and possession of weapons. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated. His next court hearing is scheduled for March 17.
Protests took place outside the court and across more than 100 U.S. cities, with demonstrators condemning the U.S. operation and demanding Maduro’s release. Critics described the arrest as a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty.
Maduro’s lawyer said the case would involve complex legal challenges centered on what he described as a military abduction. International law experts questioned the legality of the U.S. action, arguing that criminal allegations such as drug trafficking do not justify the use of military force under international law and warning that such actions could undermine the global rules-based order.
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