Maduro To Appear In U.S. Court As Trump Warns Of More Action
January 5, 2026
1:37 am
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to appear before a U.S. federal court on Monday, a day after his capture by American forces in a military operation in Caracas that has sharply escalated tensions across the region.
The unprecedented detention of a sitting head of state has rattled global markets, unsettled U.S. allies, and raised questions about Washington’s next steps in Venezuela, where the government remains in power despite Maduro’s arrest.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he could authorize additional military action if Venezuela fails to cooperate with U.S. demands, including opening its oil sector to foreign …
