Reuters World News Maduro, China and Venezuela, Greenland threats and Tim Walz
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Jan 6, 2026 Jack Queen, a legal reporter for Reuters, shares insights from Nicolás Maduro's arraignment in Manhattan, where he pled not guilty to narcotics charges. Jack discusses legal challenges ahead, including head-of-state immunity and potential trial delays. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical landscape with China condemning U.S. actions, while public opinion on military intervention in Venezuela remains divided. Additionally, Denmark and Greenland rebuff Trump's threats, and Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz announces he won’t seek re-election, setting off political ripples.
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Maduro's Dramatic Arraignment
- Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court while wearing prison garb and shackles.
- Jack Queen noted Maduro insisted he remained Venezuela's president and called his capture a military abduction.
Complex Immunity Questions Loom
- Maduro's legal team expects complex pretrial fights over head-of-state immunity and the circumstances of his arrest.
- Jack Queen said a trial is likely at least a year away given those unique legal issues.
China's Diplomatic Tightrope
- The U.S. defended its Venezuela action at the U.N. while China and Russia condemned it.
- Joe Cash said China must balance condemning Washington with its non-intervention policy and global ambitions.