Maduro denied the charges in court, the situation in Caracas escalated

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, detained by the United States, denied all charges against them in a federal court in New York. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

They are accused of narcoterrorism, with the next court session scheduled for March 17. Maduro called himself the legitimate president in court and described himself as a prisoner of war.

Meanwhile, the political situation in Venezuela's capital Caracas has sharply changed. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez took the oath as the interim head of state.

This decision was made to prevent a power vacuum in the country. During the parliamentary session, slogans supporting Maduro were heard, and his son Nicolas Maduro Guerra spoke about his parents' return.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump called on Rodriguez to cooperate, warning of severe consequences otherwise. Rodriguez emphasized that Venezuela supports peace and dialogue.

The issue was also discussed at the UN Security Council. Some called the U.S. actions a violation of international law, while others pointed to the establishment of the rule of law.

Venezuela is trying to defend itself in the international community. Their representatives accused the U.S. of violating the UN Charter and assessed these actions as targeting Venezuela's natural resources.

The U.S., however, considers its actions lawful. The situation is complex and attracting international attention.

Upcoming events are expected to be related to the court process, political stability in Caracas, and international diplomatic pressures. New developments will begin in the courtroom on March 17.