Venezuela’s Maduro in court for pre-trial hearing in US drug trafficking case
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Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a Brooklyn jail after being taken from Venezuela to the United States by US military action. They have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges and are appearing in court for a pre-trial hearing. Maduro is expected to continue challenging the legality of his capture during the proceedings. The case has significant implications for international relations and the prosecution of foreign leaders.
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US military action apprehended a sitting president
Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Guardian- US military action apprehended a sitting president
- Maduro objects to the legitimacy of his capture
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Loaded language removedNicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers Wednesday and is expected to continue objecting to the US military action that removed the Venezuelan president from power and brought him to New York to face drug trafficking charges.
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Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The GuardianMaduro is expected to continue objecting to the US military action that brought him to the United States.
PredictionNicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are being held in a Brooklyn jail.
The GuardianMaduro is scheduled to appear in court with his lawyers on Wednesday.
The GuardianMaduro faces drug trafficking charges in the United States.
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