Maduro's Shocking Capture: A Political Tug of War

Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan head of state, declared his innocence in a US court after being captured in a military operation. His arrest, targeting alleged drug trafficking activities, has sparked diplomatic tensions between the US and Venezuela's interim leadership amidst a politically charged environment.

Nicolas Maduro, the ex-president of Venezuela, defiantly stated his innocence during a courtroom appearance in New York. Captured in a surprising US military operation, Maduro protested the charges, claiming his legitimacy as Venezuela's leader, amidst an escalating diplomatic face-off between the Trump administration and Venezuela's interim government.

The case against Maduro is marked as a significant US prosecution of a foreign leader, citing his involvement in drug trafficking. His arrest, alongside his wife, came as part of an aggressive US strategy to instigate regime change in Caracas. Trump heralded the move as a turning point for US influence in South America.

Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, calls for Maduro's return, arguing the US action infringes on Venezuela's sovereignty. As oil prices fluctuate, the geopolitical landscape remains tense, with Venezuela's vast oil resources at the center of this international conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)