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What are the charges against Maduro?

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Nicolas Maduro faces multiple federal charges in the United States, including narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, weapons possession, and corruption. Indictments allege long-term collaboration with drug traffickers and criminal organizations. Both Maduro and his wife have pleaded not guilty to these charges in a New York courtroom.

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Questions about the legality of U.S. operation to capture Maduro
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CBS News
2 days ago
Questions about the legality of U.S. operation to capture Maduro

Maduro faces four charges: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.

Maduro, wife plead not guilty to charges in New York
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CBS News
2 days ago
Maduro, wife plead not guilty to charges in New York

Maduro faces charges of narco-terrorism, conspiracy, and conspiracy to import cocaine and weapons; if convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Venezuela's Maduro to be arraigned at Manhattan federal courthouse
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CBS News
3 days ago
Venezuela's Maduro to be arraigned at Manhattan federal courthouse

Maduro faces four federal charges: conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and weapons possession.

Maduro to face New York court within hours
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10 News First
3 days ago
Maduro to face New York court within hours

Maduro remains detained as new corruption charges are filed against the deposed Venezuelan dictator.

Venezuela's Maduro arrives in New York after being abducted by U.S.
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France 24
4 days ago
Venezuela's Maduro arrives in New York after being abducted by U.S.

The U.S. Department of Justice released a 25-page indictment against Maduro for narco-terrorism conspiracy.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro will face the "full wrath of American justice"
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Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro will face the "full wrath of American justice"

Newly unsealed criminal charges allege Maduro abused his position for 25 years, engaged in corruption, and conspired to traffic cocaine into the U.S.

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