Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court to charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy. The US alleges Maduro and allies used public office to facilitate drug trafficking for over two decades. Maduro claims he is a "prisoner of war" and a "kidnapped" head of state, asserting immunity. Prosecutors argue he is not Venezuela's legitimate president following the 2018 election, challenging his immunity claim. Legal experts suggest immunity could complicate the case, but prosecutors may ultimately prevail.