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Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drug and weapons charges | First Thing
Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday to face drug and weapons charges. This follows a raid by US special forces over the weekend that led to his capture.
Clea SkopelitiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-05 · 11:29 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday to face drug and weapons charges. This follows a raid by US special forces over the weekend that led to his capture. The unexpected assault on Caracas has resulted in Venezuelans stockpiling supplies and experiencing widespread uncertainty and fear. US officials have also warned of potential military intervention if Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, does not comply with their demands. Furthermore, the article highlights the global impact of the Trump administration's cuts to climate science, noting that international scientists rely on US data for tracking weather patterns and planning disaster responses.
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US officials have warned of further military intervention if Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, fails to meet their demands.
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Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon on drugs and weapons charges.
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Scientists and forecasters around the world depend on US satellites and studies to track extreme weather.
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US special forces seized him in a shocking raid at the weekend.
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