Nicolás Maduro has already arrived in New York; he landed on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and is now in federal custody there.

What has happened so far

  • Maduro was captured in Venezuela during a U.S.-led military operation and flown to New York on a U.S. Department of Justice aircraft.
  • The plane landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base / New York Stewart International Airport, north of New York City, on January 3, 2026.
  • After arriving on U.S. soil, he was processed by federal agents (including DEA and FBI) in New York and then transferred toward federal detention.

Where he is in New York

  • Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were moved by helicopter toward Manhattan for DEA processing and then taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn.
  • He is expected to remain in custody there while facing narcoterrorism, drug-importation, and related weapons charges in the Southern District of New York.

What to expect next

  • Reports indicate he could appear in a New York federal court as soon as Monday following his arrival, depending on how quickly formal proceedings are scheduled.
  • Media and live coverage are focusing on security around MDC Brooklyn and the courthouse, so timing details may update throughout the day.

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