Maduro will appear in NYC court, words from the FBI

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in New York City and is expected to be arraigned in federal court today, Jan. 5. 2026, on serious criminal charges. People gathered outside the courthouse as the case moves forward, with demonstrators both supporting and opposing Maduro. FBI Director Kash Patel discussed the case during an interview on FOX & Friends, underscoring the significance of the proceedings and the broader legal and diplomatic implications.