NEW YORK — Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro made a Thursday appearance at a federal courthouse in New York, where his legal team pushed for the dismissal of narcotics trafficking charges stemming from his January apprehension during a U.S. military operation. Outside the Manhattan federal building, both supporters and critics of Maduro assembled as legal proceedings unfolded inside.
Meanwhile in Venezuela’s capital, backers of the former presidential couple congregated in a central plaza, hoping to view the court session on large screens. However, those gathered were unaware that federal court proceedings in the United States prohibit camera coverage.
The Associated Press photo desk compiled visual documentation from both locations during Thursday’s court appearance.
