The Globalist Maduro appears in US court and Trump doubles down on Iran protest intervention
Jan 6, 2026
Garana Goerjevic, a security correspondent for Monocle, dives into Nicolás Maduro's legal troubles in the U.S. and the implications of UN responses, highlighting global power dynamics. Benoit Foucan, Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, analyzes the evolution of protests in Iran and the potential for regime change. Inga Thordog discusses political and cultural trends in Europe, while Anita Riota brings regional news, covering Portugal's presidential race and societal shifts in France and Italy.
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Maduro Faces Long US Legal Fight
- Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in Manhattan and faces a lengthy legal process with the next hearing set for March 17th.
- Garana Goerjevic warns the case could take months or over a year before going to trial and he remains in custody without bail.
UN Sees Dangerous Precedent
- The UN Security Council called the US action "deeply troubling" and warned it sets a dangerous precedent.
- Gorana says China and Russia used the session to accuse the US of violating international law and highlighted splits among permanent members.
UN's Limited Options Against A Veto
- The UN has limited tools to act because the US can veto Security Council measures, leaving mainly non-binding options.
- Gorana notes the General Assembly or fact-finding missions could be used, but expects mostly diplomatic grandstanding.
