Maduro indictment alleges long criminal past, promises lengthy legal battle ahead

LA Times Monday 5th January 2026, 7:14PM 1 min read 2 months ago

<p>Prosecutors say Maduro partnered with 'narco-terrorists' from Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico to enrich himself and his family through 'massive-scale' cocaine trafficking. He pleaded not guilty.</p>

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