Watch: What it was like in the courtroom at Maduro's hearing

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 5, 2026 at 08:58 PM

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Nicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a New York City courtroom for their arraignment after being captured by US forces in Caracas on January 3rd. It was Maduro's first court appearance since his capture. Both Maduro and Flores were in handcuffs and leg shackles as they faced a judge. They are charged with crimes including narcoterrorism. The BBC reported that both Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty to the charges. They are due to stand trial at a later date.

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Madeline Halpert 30% BBC 40% Caracas 60% Narcoterrorism 60% New York City 70% Cilia Flores 70% United States 80% Venezuela 80% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390%

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BBC News - World

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70%

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Venezuela

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