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Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores return to New York federal court
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Deposed President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, along with his first lady, Cilia Flores, are appearing before a U.S. judge in Manhattan this morning as the latest development follows their alleged illegal abduction from Caracas months ago and subsequent detention by American authorities on narcotics charges related to cocaine trafficking networks linked to Hugo Chávez's administration during 2013-2014.
Key Points
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1Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are appearing in a New York federal court for their second judicial hearing.
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2The couple is facing drug charges related to an operation where they were captured by US military forces more than two months prior (approximately 83 days).
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3After being detained, the Venezuelan leader declared innocence during initial proceedings before returning to face his accusers again.
Developments
[Mar 26]
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores appear in New York federal court for their second judicial hearing on drug charges following capture by US military forces approximately two months prior (83 days).