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World Service,05 Jan 2026,49 mins

Handcuffed Nicolás Maduro transferred to New York court

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The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been moved in handcuffs to the Manhattan courthouse where they'll answer charges of drug trafficking and terrorism. Our South America correspondent and North America correspondent are answering audience questions about the developments. We also hear reaction from people inside Venezuela on what they think should happen next. We explain a case in France where a Paris court has convicted 10 people of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of the Franch president. And following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager, we bring you reaction from fans. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is escorted, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others, at Downtown Manhattan Heliport, in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026. Credit: Adam Gray/Reuters)

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