How cocaine smuggling through Latin America really works
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Key Points:
- Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges following a U.S. operation that abducted him and his wife over the weekend.
- Questions remain about the credibility of the drug-trafficking accusations against Maduro.
- The episode explores the cocaine supply chain in 2026, tracing its journey from the Andes to U.S. city streets.
- Additional context is provided through related readings and episodes on Venezuela’s economic challenges and drug trade insights.
- The show is part of The Indicator from Planet Money, with fact-checking and music credits noted.
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