Global News Podcast Maduro taken to US court
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Jan 5, 2026 
Netta Torfik, a BBC correspondent, reports firsthand from the Manhattan courtroom where Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were arraigned on serious drug charges. She highlights the courtroom proceedings and the international uproar following their detention. Meanwhile, Ivan Briscoe, from the International Crisis Group, dissects the implications of Delcy Rodriguez being named acting president of Venezuela, emphasizing her insider status within Chavismo. The UN also expresses concerns about the legality of U.S. actions, raising important international law questions.
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Maduro's US Arraignment Mirrors Noriega Case
- The US brought Nicolás Maduro to New York to face narco-terrorism and weapons charges under a 25‑page indictment.
- Legal analysts note parallels to Manuel Noriega and expect immunity arguments to be tested in court.
International Law Versus US Criminal Process
- The UN Security Council debated whether the US action violated international law and Venezuela's sovereignty.
- The UN secretary-general said he was 'deeply concerned' that international law may have been broken.
Delcy Rodríguez: Loyalist And Pragmatist
- Delcy Rodríguez is pragmatic and fluent in English, making her a bridge to the US despite being a long‑time Maduro loyalist.
- Her economic role included liberalising policies since 2018 to stabilise Venezuela's collapsing economy.
