(CNN) Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has entered a plea of not guilty in his first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US military operation.
He told the judge that he is “still the president of Venezuela” and is “not guilty of anything that is mentioned here.” He faces drugs and weapons charges.
President Donald Trump said the US, which does not recognize Maduro as the country’s legitimate leader, is “in charge,” as acting president Delcy Rodríguez called for “cooperation” with the US. Trump previously said he’s counting on American companies to rebuild Venezuela’s battered oil industry.
Meanwhile, Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, has also pleaded not guilty to US charges against her during her arraignment.
This is a developing story. Additional details will be shared in other reports.
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