Maduro and his wife told the court that they are innocent of the charges against them.

Maduro is facing serious federal charges, including:

• Conspiracy to traffic drugs and support terrorism

• Conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the United States

• Possession and conspiracy involving heavy firearms (automatic weapons)

• Possession of destructive weapons

These charges are based on U.S. suspicions that Maduro and his associates have long been involved in an international criminal network engaged in drug trafficking and other related crimes.

During the court appearance, Maduro insisted on his innocence, stating that he is the legitimate president of Venezuela and describing his capture as a “kidnapping” carried out by U.S. forces. He also called himself a “prisoner of war.”

Both he and his wife, Cilia Flores, denied all the charges against them.

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In an official press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somaliland formally declared its support for the United States, characterizing the move led by former President Trump as an effort to restore constitutional order, democracy, and the supremacy of the law in Venezuela.

Somaliland stated that it believes U.S.-led actions could help reduce the humanitarian crisis, combat transnational criminal networks, and support a peaceful, Venezuelan-led political transition.

The statement further noted that Somaliland views these efforts as consistent with international law and collective security principles, while also strengthening respect for human rights, accountability, and Venezuela’s national sovereignty.

Somaliland’s support comes amid recent reports claiming that Venezuelan authorities, including the former president, had been detained by U.S. forces—reports that have triggered mixed reactions from the international community.

It is noteworthy that Venezuela has been among the countries that openly opposed the recognition of Somaliland. Since yesterday, Somaliland citizens have been circulating on social media a statement in which the Venezuelan government expressed support for Somalia’s sovereignty.

Somaliland recently received official recognition from Israel, a close ally of the United States, and has stated that it is also seeking recognition from the U.S. Somaliland’s support for Maduro’s arrest reflects its desire to strengthen its relations with Washington.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during the operation and flown out of the country. In a statement posted before dawn on his Truth Social platform, Trump said U.S. forces had conducted a “successful large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader,” adding that Maduro and Flores were now in U.S. custody.

Venezuelan authorities swiftly rejected the claim, and it could not be independently verified. No U.S. government agency has confirmed that Maduro or Flores were detained or removed from Venezuelan territory. The Pentagon and the White House declined to provide details, referring questions to the president.

Residents in Caracas reported hearing multiple explosions as the strikes unfolded, with low-flying aircraft and smoke seen rising over key military sites. Among the reported targets were the Fuerte Tiuna complex, Venezuela’s largest military installation, and the nearby La Carlota airfield. Venezuelan state television aired footage showing smoke and damaged infrastructure, while officials condemned the attack as an act of “imperialist aggression.”

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said the government did not know the current whereabouts of Maduro or Flores and demanded proof that they were alive. Speaking from an undisclosed location, she accused Washington of attempting to destabilize the country through military force.

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said Venezuelan armed forces were deploying nationwide in response to the attacks. The government urged citizens to mobilize against what it described as foreign intervention.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration earlier suspended American commercial flights in and around Venezuelan airspace, citing “ongoing military activity.”

The strikes mark a sharp escalation in already strained relations between Washington and Caracas. Trump has increased pressure on Maduro’s government in recent months, accusing it of corruption, drug trafficking, and illegitimate rule—allegations Venezuela has repeatedly denied.

Several governments condemned the U.S. action, warning it could further destabilize the region, while others called for restraint and independent verification of competing claims.

The situation remains fluid, with limited independent access, conflicting accounts, and growing concern that the confrontation could escalate into a broader regional crisis.

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