Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first court appearance in New York on Wednesday, facing charges including narcoterrorism and weapons-related offenses.

Maduro, who was removed from power earlier this year when US raided his country and captured him, appeared before a federal judge in Manhattan. 

Prosecutors allege he was involved in drug trafficking and arms deals that threatened U.S. national security.

Maduro’s legal team has not yet issued a public statement on the charges.

The case is expected to draw significant international attention as Venezuela continues to navigate its political transition.