Maduro in NY Court After US Capture; Tensions High, US Denies War with Venezuela

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Firstpost•05-01-2026, 19:09
Maduro in NY Court After US Capture; Tensions High, US Denies War with Venezuela
- •Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York federal court following his surprise capture by the US in Caracas.
- •Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and weapons offences.
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified the US is "not at war with Venezuela," but targets drug trafficking organizations.
- •President Trump warned Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez of "a very big price" if she doesn't comply.
- •The capture drew praise from supporters but bipartisan criticism over legality and fears of a prolonged conflict.
Why It Matters: Maduro's capture sparks legal battles and political fallout, raising US-Venezuela tensions despite US denial of war.
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