Maduro to appear in US court as emboldened Trump threatens other countries after Venezuela strikes
![]() 1364 Monday, 05 January, 2026, 17:42 Maduro in court: A motorcade carrying ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has now arrived at a New York City courthouse ahead of his appearance later today to face drug and weapons charges. In footage filmed by WABC, Maduro was seen in handcuffs. wearing a tan-coloured jacket and trousers and is surrounded by armed officers. Venezuela’s future: Following Maduro’s capture in a military strike on Saturday, President Donald Trump said America is “in charge,” as acting president Delcy Rodríguez called for “cooperation” with the US — a softening in her response to the attack. The US is working to establish a pliant interim government in Venezuela, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the focus is on setting policy and maintaining “leverage.” Trump’s threats: Trump implied that he could take military action in Colombia, told Mexico to get its “act together” on drugs, and said the US “needs Greenland.” |

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