Trump news at a glance: Maduro appears in US court as nations condemn president’s attack on Venezuela
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Key Points:
- Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges of drugs, weapons, and narco-terrorism following his capture by US special forces in a Trump-ordered operation.
- Maduro claimed in court that he remains Venezuela's president, was illegally captured at his home, and considers himself a prisoner of war.
- The UN Security Council condemned the US operation as a "crime of aggression," with Secretary-General António Guterres suggesting it violated international law.
- The US indictment aligns with Trump's justification that the intervention aimed to stop drug trafficking into the US, while also seeking control over Venezuela's oil resources.
- Trump has indicated that the US plans to manage Venezuela's affairs and allow American energy companies to exploit its oil reserves moving forward.
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