Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transferred under heavy security to a New York courthouse after being brought to the United States following a dramatic weekend operation. Escorted by U.S. law enforcement, the pair appeared in detention uniforms as they were moved from a Brooklyn facility ahead of expected court proceedings. U.S. prosecutors accuse Maduro and Flores of long-running ties to international drug trafficking networks, allegations they have repeatedly denied. The high-profile transfer follows a US-led operation in Venezuela that sparked global reaction and debate, especially after President Donald Trump said Washington would temporarily oversee Venezuela during a political transition.