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Section Branding Header Content Maduro and wife plead not guilty to narco-terrorism charges Primary Content Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, politician and attorney Cilia Flores, made their first court appearance at a federal court in New York Cit... See more

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro seen on Aug. 17, 2024, in Caracas, Venezuela. He is facing charges of narco-terrorism and is in a federal court in New York this afternoon. (Alfredo Lasry R | Getty Images) Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his wife, politician and... See more

Protesters express their anger toward ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and fly the Venezuelan flag outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York City on Monday. José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jos... See more

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro seen on Aug. 17, 2024, in Caracas, Venezuela. He is facing charges of narco-terrorism and is in a federal court in New York this afternoon. Alfredo Lasry R/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alfredo Lasry R/Getty Images Ve... See more

Updated January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM CST Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, politician and attorney Cilia Flores, made their first court appearance at a federal court in New York City Monday afternoon, when they both pleaded not guilty to all charges... See more