In a significant development, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Saturday morning that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, has been indicted in the Southern District of New York. The charges against Maduro include Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States. This move marks a significant escalation in the U.S.’s stance towards the Maduro regime.
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Miami, home to the largest population of Venezuelan ex-pats, saw hundreds of people turning out to cheer the news that U.S. authorities had taken custody of President Maduro. The Venezuelan community in Miami has long been vocal in its opposition to Maduro’s regime, and this development was met with widespread support and celebration.
President Trump also weighed in on the situation, detailing U.S. plans in Venezuela following the controversial mission to remove and indict President Maduro. The U.S. government’s actions in Venezuela have sparked a range of reactions globally, with leaders around the world responding to the operation.
The European Union has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela, underscoring the international interest and concern surrounding the events unfolding in the South American nation. Additionally, the UN Security Council is set to meet on Monday to discuss the U.S. action in Venezuela, highlighting the diplomatic implications of the situation.
The capture and indictment of President Maduro have sent shockwaves through the international community, with varying reactions and responses emerging from different quarters. The U.S.’s move against Maduro is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape in Venezuela and beyond.
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References:
1. The Hill: [Nicolas Maduro Narco-Terrorism Charges](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5670864-nicolas-maduro-narco-terrorism-charges-read/)
2. NPR: [In Miami, Venezuelans hail U.S. move against Maduro](https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/nx-s1-5665711/in-miami-venezuelans-hail-u-s-move-against-maduro)
3. Reuters: [UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQQ0VxNmhYbDZuVXB5TFhwREk2R3NfczRjaUVrTnUzV2QxZXZ6cnhwaFJrRS00c1dGU085RkFNUlhYVnNVOVRCT3oyRVFRQXFqSGk2QUUxZndCc1NWdUl1R0ZmWmY0V2ktQXp2eGE4ODRXXzZBaVdRQTdHZUVLZ2w2S0k2a3NSaUtBVm9pQXVJUFJsVTlMZWpzTHhNX1RXQVRjOXBuWUUtRQ?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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