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Why is Maduro standing trial

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Nicolas Maduro stands trial in the U.S. on charges of narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, corruption, and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege he led a criminal network involving Venezuelan elites and collaborated with terrorist organizations to traffic cocaine into the U.S. The indictment claims decades-long criminal conduct, including violence and corruption, and implicates his family and associates.

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Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case

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  • Maduro pleads not guilty after being taken from Caracas
  • U.S. does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader 17s
  • Prosecutors allege Maduro enabled drug trafficking and corruption 28s
  • Maduro and associates accused of working with FARC, Zetas, Sinaloa, Tren de Aragua 1m 20s
  • Narco-terrorism charge carries minimum 20-year sentence 1m 37s

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Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case
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France 24
2 days ago
Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case

U.S. prosecutors allege Maduro participated in and protected a culture of corruption, enabling Venezuelan elites to profit from drug trafficking. He is accused of collaborating with FARC, Zetas, Sinaloa cartels, and Tren de Aragua.

Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case
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France 24
2 days ago
Maduro pleads 'not guilty' in U.S. drug trafficking case

As president, Maduro is accused of enabling and overseeing drug trafficking activities, making him as culpable as those producing and transporting drugs.

Maduro, wife plead not guilty to charges in New York
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CBS News
3 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, including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, and weapons possession.

Maduro held in same jail as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Luigi Mangione
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CBS News
4 days ago
Maduro held in same jail as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Luigi Mangione

Maduro faces multiple federal charges, including narco-terrorism, which could result in decades of imprisonment if convicted.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro will face the "full wrath of American justice"
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CBS News
5 days ago
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., threatening regional stability.

Maduro in U.S custody: What's next for Venezuela?
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Bloomberg
5 days ago
Maduro in U.S custody: What's next for Venezuela?

The U.S. Justice Department indictment alleges Maduro, his wife, and key officials have ties to transnational terrorist groups and criminal organizations, though the extent of these connections is unclear.

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