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Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty to Drug Charges

1/27/2026

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  • Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, denied drug trafficking allegations and pleaded not guilty to charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, during a Manhattan court appearance on January 26, 2026.
  • Cilia Flores, Maduro's wife, appeared with injuries and pleaded not guilty to the charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy.
  • Their attorney plans to challenge the legality of Maduro's capture.
  • The next court date is March 17, 2026.