Venezuelan President Maduro Arrested by US Forces, Faces Drug Charges in New York

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores arrested by US military in Caracas, transported to Brooklyn, New York.
• Charged with drug trafficking and narco-terrorism; President Donald Trump announced trial under US laws.
• Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assumes interim administrative responsibilities in Venezuela.
• Trump stated US will run Venezuela until a safe transition, demanding an end to drug trafficking and return of US-owned oil.
• China demands Maduro's release; UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting at Colombia's request.

Why It Matters: US arrests Venezuelan President Maduro on drug charges, sparking global reactions and leadership changes.