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Maduro Indicted for Narco-Terrorism Amid Legal Challenges

1/15/2026

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Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, faces an indictment charging narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
The indictment alleges Maduro sold false passports to narco-traffickers and ordered a hit on a drug boss.
His defense will challenge the legality of his capture and his status as a sovereign leader.
Prosecutors must navigate issues and rely on uncertain witnesses amid White House interference, raising integrity concerns.
Maduro has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Story summary

Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, faces an indictment charging narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
The indictment alleges Maduro sold false passports to narco-traffickers and ordered a hit on a drug boss.
His defense will challenge the legality of his capture and his status as a sovereign leader.
Prosecutors must navigate issues and rely on uncertain witnesses amid White House interference, raising integrity concerns.
Maduro has pleaded not guilty to all charges.