The criminal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro is underway. Here's what to expect

Now begins what could be a lengthy legal process of pretrial motions, potential plea negotiations and possibly a jury trial of the authoritarian leader who ruled Venezuela for more than a decade.

DEA zeroes in on Cartel of the Suns bosses as Maduro is hauled into US narco case

Nicolas Maduro arrested on federal narcotics trafficking charges as Venezuelan President allegedly led "Cartel of the Suns" cocaine network, prosecutors say.

Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance: "I am still president of my country"

Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."

Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case

The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

Socialist dictator Maduro gone, but Venezuelans remain wary after years of oppression

Venezuelan citizens express cautious relief after Nicolas Maduro was ousted and taken to New York to face trial, ending years of controversial socialist rule.

Maduro declares 'I am innocent' and 'still president' in Manhattan court appearance

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to make their initial appearances in Manhattan federal court on Monday.

Trump hailed Maduro capture. Experts call it illegal. Here’s why.

The legality of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in Venezuela remains a subject of intense debate.

Maduro, making first court appearance, says U.S. ‘kidnapped’ him

As the former Venezuelan president and his wife take their first steps in the U.S. legal system, Maduro’s former vice president consolidates her hold on power.

Can Maduro’s Defense Team Pull Off The Unthinkable?

Even the best legal defenses are unlikely to keep ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro out of federal prison. While Maduro is expected to assert immunity as a foreign leader and argue his arrest violates international law,

Nicolás Maduro will likely argue he's immune from U.S. prosecution

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected to argue that his leadership role shields him from prosecution in the U.S.

Trump administration’s capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy. President Trump insists the operation was legal, citing an "armed conflict" with Venezuelan drug cartels.

Venezuela frees political prisoners, vows to ‘rescue’ Maduro

Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
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