Live from NPR news, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Nicholas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores are pleading

not guilty. The Venezuelan president and first lady have just been arraigned federal court in New York

City two days after the couple was arrested in a U.S. military raid. They face drug trafficking

weapons and other charges in the U.S. during the proceedings today Maduro

introduced himself as a president of Venezuela as well as a prisoner of war. His wife introduced

herself as First Lady Venezuela. Her right eye appeared swollen and forehead was bandaged in what

may be an injury sustained during the U.S. military operation. Outside the courthouse today,

protests were held in support and opposition to the U.S. military action over the weekend.

NPR's Jasmine Garz has more.

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the courthouse ahead of deposed President Nicolas Maduro's

indictment. Tensions escalated quickly between those who expressed outrage over the U.S. incursion in Venezuela

and those who support it.

Maria Su from Venezuela was visibly emotional.

She said, quote, I'm happy.

I'm happy to see him enter court today and pay for everything.

Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York.

President Trump is now threatening military action against Colombia.

More from NPR's Frank Ordonez.

President Trump told reporters Sunday that a military operation in Colombia, quote,

sounded good to him.

Columbia is very sick, too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States,

and he's not going to be doing it very long.

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