Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US Court, Claims 'Captured' from Venezuela

• Nicolas Maduro appeared in US Federal Court in Manhattan, New York, pleading 'not guilty' to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges.
• Maduro claimed he was 'captured' and forcibly brought to the US from Venezuela, causing silence in the courtroom.
• US prosecutors accuse Maduro of collaborating with drug cartels and endangering US security during his presidency.
• Maduro's lawyers questioned the US court's jurisdiction, citing violations of international laws.
• The case has significant political and diplomatic implications, with protests in the US and global attention.

Why It Matters: Maduro's US court appearance for drug charges sparks legal, political, and diplomatic debate.