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Maduro Makes First U.S. Court Appearance on Drug Charges

An armored vehicle carrying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was brought into a federal courthouse in New York on Monday for his initial appearance on U.S. drug‑trafficking and narco‑terrorism charges, marking a dramatic escalation in the long‑running standoff between Washington and Caracas. Escorted by federal agents, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transferred from a Brooklyn detention center to Manhattan for the brief hearing. The charges—filed years earlier—accuse Maduro of leading a criminal network that funneled large quantities of cocaine into the United States while leveraging state institutions to support armed groups involved in the drug trade. Maduro has repeatedly denied the allegations. His legal team is expected to challenge the legitimacy of his capture and transfer, arguing that he should be shielded from prosecution as a...

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Common Credit Card Mistakes





 Here are some common credit card mistakes that even high-credit score mavens make:

1. Carrying a balance: Carrying a balance on your credit card can lead to high-interest charges and negatively impact your credit score 1.

2. Using most or all of your credit limit: Using most or all of your credit limit can increase your credit utilization ratio, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.

3. Taking cash advances: Cash advances usually come with high fees and interest rates, making them an expensive way to borrow money 1.

4. Making late payments: Late payments can lead to late fees, increased interest rates, and negatively impact your credit score 1.

5. Chasing rewards: Chasing rewards can lead to overspending and carrying a balance on your credit card, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.



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