Dramatic images show Venezuela's seized president Nicolás Maduro being transferred to a New York court. In handcuffs and escorted by armed officers, Maduro can be seen with his wife Cilia Flores - the pair are charged with various drugs and weapons offences. Maduro and Flores were seized at their Caracas compound on Saturday and flown to the US as part of a dramatic special forces operation. Meanwhile, Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez is due to be sworn in before the country's National Assembly. Maduro has now stepped off the helicopter in Manhattan, alongside a woman who appears to be his wife.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 14:41 UTC