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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges, in Manhattan

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela and that interim leader Delcy Rodriguez is "cooperating."

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He made the remarks while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump referenced what he called the "Donroe Doctrine," a play on the historic Monroe Doctrine, which dates back to 1823 and warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

Although he described Delcy Rodriguez as cooperating, he warned she could face a “worse situation” than the ousted leader, Nicolas Maduro, if she did not continue to do so.

He also made critical remarks about other Latin American countries. Maduro is expected to face charges today in the US

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