Opposition leader Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since attack as she vows to return to Venezuela – live

Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan president, pleaded not guilty in a New York court to US charges of drugs, weapons, and narco-terrorism after being captured by US forces in Caracas. The US alleges Maduro collaborated with international drug trafficking groups for two decades. Following Trump's announcement of a strike against Venezuela, AI-generated fake images flooded social media, depicting Maduro's capture and celebrations in Caracas. These fabricated images, mixed with real footage, spread rapidly across platforms before verified photos of Maduro in custody were released. The US action and the spread of misinformation highlight the challenges of discerning fact from fiction in the digital age.

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