Maduro and his wife have been transferred from a detention centre in Brooklyn to a court in Manhattan, where a full list of charges against them will be read later today.
Maduro and his wife have arrived at a Manhattan court building, where the full list of charges against him will be read later today.
According to Ione Wells, BBC
South America correspondent; “These images are extraordinary – especially for Venezuelans
This is an extraordinary moment. You can only imagine for Venezuelans – who no doubt will be watching these pictures.
We can’t understate how extraordinary these pictures will be for people who have seen this man for so many years have such a tight grip on power, now looking completely the opposite – powerless.”
Images show Venezuela’s seized presidential Nicolás Maduro being transferred ahead of a New York court appearance.
Maduro, in handcuffs and escorted by armed officers, is seen alongside his wife Cilia Flores.
They were seized at their Caracas compound on Saturday and flown to the US as part of a dramatic special forces operation.
Allies of the deposed leader, including China and Iran, are calling on the US to release him – Beijing says Washington’s actions are “a clear violation of international law”
Meanwhile, Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodriguez is due to be sworn in before the country’s National Assembly.