Nicolás Maduro Arrives in New York Court, Appears to Limp After Caracas Seizure

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News18•05-01-2026, 19:47
Nicolás Maduro Arrives in New York Court, Appears to Limp After Caracas Seizure
- •Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in New York for his first US court appearance after his seizure in Caracas.
- •Maduro was escorted under heavy security by US agents, including the DEA, and appeared to limp slightly.
- •He was seen in a tan prison jumpsuit and bright orange shoes, flown by helicopter to Manhattan.
- •Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will be arraigned by Judge Alvin Hellerstein, reviving a 2020 indictment.
- •Security was heightened around the Lower Manhattan federal courthouse for the high-profile hearing.
Why It Matters: Nicolás Maduro faces US court for the first time, marking a significant legal development.
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