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US President Donald Trump
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Members of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The abducted leader has told a court in New York that he is a prisoner of war and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.
On Monday, Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiring to import cocaine. In a blue and orange prison uniform, he listened to the indictment filed by prosecutors against him and his co-defendants, including his wife and son.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as the country’s interim leader. She has indicated she will cooperate with the US, but described Maduro and his wife as “hostages”.
US President Donald Trump has threatened further military action against Venezuela, as well as against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has dismissed the threat as “illegitimate”.
