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NEW YORK — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared before a United States federal court following his recent arrest and extradition, according to reports from international media outlets. Maduro was transported under heavy security to a federal courthouse in New York for an initial court appearance. The development marks a rare and significant moment in international criminal proceedings involving a sitting head of state. Background to the Case U.S. prosecutors accuse Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and related criminal conspiracies. The charges stem from indictments first announced several years ago, alleging that senior Venezuelan officials participated in large-scale cocaine trafficking operations targeting the United States and other international destinations. The case had remained inactive due to Maduro’s position in power and the lack of extradition until his reported arrest. Court Proceedings During the initial appearance, procedural matters wer...

CARACAS, Venezuela —  Venezuelan President  Nicolás Maduro  has reportedly been captured and flown out of the country, U.S. President  Donald Trump  announced early Saturday, following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation. In a social media statement, Trump said that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader” and successfully detained Maduro and his wife. He indicated that a formal statement would be provided later Saturday morning. Explosions and reports of military activity were reported in Venezuela’s capital,  Caracas , and other areas, according to eyewitness accounts. Several blasts were heard near military installations, and low-flying aircraft were observed over the city. Venezuelan Government Response Prior to Trump’s announcement, the Venezuelan government had condemned what it described as  military aggression  by the United States. Caracas declared a  state of emergency ...

  The government of Venezuela declared a nationwide state of emergency on Monday after accusing the United States of carrying out strikes on Venezuelan territory . President Nicolás Maduro announced the decision in a televised address, saying the alleged attacks posed a serious threat to national security and sovereignty . He said the government was activating emergency powers to protect the country and maintain public order . Maduro did not provide evidence to support the accusations during the address. The state of emergency allows the government to expand security measures, including increased military deployment and heightened protection of strategic infrastructure . The United States denied the allegations . A U.S. official said Washington had not carried out any military action against Venezuela. There was no immediate independent confirmation of the claims. Officials did not say how long the state of emergency would remain in effect.