Nicolás Maduro Arrives in Manhattan to Face U.S. Federal Drug Charges

Maduro is accused of running an international cocaine-trafficking network linked to violent cartels and rebel groups. Escorted by DEA agents and U.S. security, the former leader was transported from the helicopter to an armored vehicle en route to the courthouse.

The hearing, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. EST, marks a major U.S. intervention in Latin America and draws international attention to the high-profile case.