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Nicolás Maduro is not the democratically elected leader of Venezuela; he is a corrupt strongman who has systematically looted his country. But is he actually a cartel boss flooding the United States with drugs?
Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is escorted as he heads toward the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering, and others in New York City on Jan. 5, 2026. Reuters/Adam Gray
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and master’s degree in production operations management.
