Summary
- President Trump said Maduro, the President of Venezuela, is currently aboard a U.S. ship and is being transferred to New York.
- He said President Maduro is expected to face indictment proceedings in the Southern District of New York.
- He said that if this news is confirmed, it is expected to have a significant impact on Venezuela's domestic politics and international diplomatic relations.
U.S. President Donald Trump made additional remarks regarding the custody of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
On the 3rd (local time), according to economic news channel Walter Bloomberg, President Trump said, "Maduro is currently aboard a U.S. ship (US ship) and is being transferred to New York."
Earlier, multiple foreign media outlets reported that President Maduro and his wife had been detained by U.S. authorities and are expected to face indictment proceedings in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). There is also mention that they could appear in court as early as next week.
The United States has accused the Maduro regime of drug trafficking, money laundering, and involvement in organized crime, and has continued to impose strong sanctions and legal measures. If President Trump's remarks are confirmed to be true, they are expected to have significant repercussions across Venezuela's domestic politics and international diplomatic relations.
JH Kim
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