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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Narcoterrorism Charges in U.S.

3/26/2026

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Nicolás Maduro Moros, the ousted Venezuelan president, appeared in a U.S. federal court on narcoterrorism charges and pleaded not guilty.
He was captured by U.S. forces in January 2026.
The narcoterrorism statute, enacted in 2006, targets drug trafficking linked to terrorism.
The statute has a limited conviction history.
The case may rely on testimony from former Venezuelan generals, raising credibility concerns.

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Story summary

Nicolás Maduro Moros, the ousted Venezuelan president, appeared in a U.S. federal court on narcoterrorism charges and pleaded not guilty.
He was captured by U.S. forces in January 2026.
The narcoterrorism statute, enacted in 2006, targets drug trafficking linked to terrorism.
The statute has a limited conviction history.
The case may rely on testimony from former Venezuelan generals, raising credibility concerns.