Alvin Hellerstein rejected a motion to dismiss narcoterrorism and weapons charges against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in a New York court.The defense argued that US sanctions blocking access to public funds for legal fees violated constitutional rights, but the court ruled the trial must proceed.Maduro and Flores remain in custody at the MDC in Brooklyn while Donald Trump announced that additional charges are forthcoming.Protesters gathered outside the Manhattan courthouse and in Caracas as
Delcy Rodriguez assumes control of the Venezuelan government following the arrest.