Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drugs and weapons charges | New York

Nicolás Maduro, former president of Venezuela, is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon on drug and weapons charges following his capture by US Special Forces. The arrests, which followed months of US pressure against Maduro, allege that he led a corrupt government involved in illegal activity, including drug trafficking. Donald Trump, who previously vowed to avoid foreign wars, declared the US will control Venezuela until a safe transition can be made. Top Democrats condemned the attack as illegal and contrary to US interests, while Trump plans to take over Venezuela's oil industry and deploy ground forces if necessary.