Maduro heckled and cut off in defiant US court appearanceListen to this articleNicolas Maduro was transported to and from the New York court in an armored vehicle. I am still president of my country," Maduro said in the 30-minute hearing in which he pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapons charges. On one occasion, the judge cut him off as Maduro went well beyond a request that he simply confirm his identity for the court. "I am a prisoner of war," Maduro responded before being led out of the court. One group held Venezuelan flags and signs saying "USA hands off Venezuela" and chanted "Viva viva Maduro."

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2026 09:51 UTC