Captured Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Lands in New York
Summary
A U.S. Department of Defense plane brought Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to New York after he was captured in Venezuela. The capture followed U.S. military strikes in Caracas. Maduro, along with his wife and son, faces charges related to narco-terrorism in the Southern District of New York.Key Facts
- Nicolas Maduro was captured by the U.S. military in Caracas, Venezuela.
- A U.S. Department of Defense plane transported Maduro to New York.
- The plane landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York.
- U.S. military strikes took place in Caracas before Maduro's capture.
- Maduro, his wife, and his son were formally charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy.
- Charges were filed in the Southern District of New York.
- In March 2020, Maduro faced similar charges in the same district.
- The U.S. increased the reward for Maduro’s capture to $50 million in August 2025.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the capture and charges.
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