What is the US charging Nicolas Maduro with?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Yashraj SharmaJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM

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In January 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were abducted and brought to the US to face charges filed in the Southern District of New York. The indictment, initially sealed before December 25th, accuses Maduro of leading a corrupt government fueled by drug trafficking, specifically "narco-terrorism" and conspiracy to import cocaine. These charges, similar to those from a 2020 indictment, carry potential life sentences. US officials allege Maduro collaborated with major drug trafficking groups in Colombia and Mexico, despite data suggesting Venezuela isn't a primary drug producer. While Trump has linked Maduro to the Tren de Aragua gang, US intelligence agencies have found no evidence to support this claim.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Colombia 40% Tren de Aragua ×240% Mexico 40% Southern District of New York 50% Donald Trump ×250% Cilia Flores 60% Venezuela ×470% United States ×980% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×1090%

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nicolas maduro 100% narco-terrorism 90% drug trafficking 80% venezuela 70% united states 70% cocaine importation 60% indictment 60% criminal charges 50% cilia flores 40% tren de aragua 40%