Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to appear in New York court

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on Thursday for the second time since his dramatic capture by US forces in January. Maduro faces multiple charges including drug trafficking and weapons offences, as his lawyers challenge legal and procedural obstacles amid US sanctions.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on Thursday for the second time since his dramatic capture by US forces in January.
• Maduro faces multiple charges including drug trafficking and weapons offences, as his lawyers challenge legal and procedural obstacles amid US sanctions.

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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on Thursday for the second time since his dramatic capture by US forces in January.
• Maduro faces multiple charges including drug trafficking and weapons offences, as his lawyers challenge legal and procedural obstacles amid US sanctions.