Maduro Faces US Drug Charges After Raid; Wife Also Indicted

• Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro captured in US military raid, faces criminal charges in Manhattan.
• Indicted on four counts: narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, machine gun possession, and conspiracy.
• Accused of 25+ years of drug trafficking, aiding cartels, selling diplomatic passports for drug proceeds.
• Updated indictment includes wife Cilia Flores, accused of kidnappings, murders, and bribery.
• Maduro likely to argue head-of-state immunity, but Manuel Noriega precedent weakens defense.

Why It Matters: Venezuelan President Maduro indicted on severe drug and weapons charges after US raid.