Maduro and wife to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday
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Key Points:
- Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces in Caracas and are set to appear in a Manhattan federal court on Monday, facing charges related to a 25-year drug trafficking conspiracy.
- The U.S. military operation, reportedly involving Delta Force, was confirmed by President Donald Trump, who stated the U.S. would temporarily "run" Venezuela due to the absence of a clear successor.
- Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as interim leader, condemning Maduro's capture as a "kidnapping" and calling for his return, while also extending a tentative invitation for U.S. cooperation under international law.
- Trump emphasized plans to involve major oil companies in Venezuela
