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Maduro Arrives in New York Handcuffed, Barefoot, and Chained

Published January 4, 2026, 05:01
Maduro Arrives in New York Handcuffed, Barefoot, and Chained

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has been arrested and transferred to the United States, where he is expected to face charges related to drugs and weapons. His arrival in New York was striking, as he disembarked from the plane handcuffed, barefoot, with a chain on his legs and his head covered. The transfer of Maduro was carried out under strict security measures, with the presence of DEA agents. He is expected to be transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he will be held until the start of his trial. Maduro's arrest is a significant event in the relationship between the United States and Venezuela. The charges he faces are serious, and the outcome of the trial is expected to have significant implications for the political situation in Venezuela.