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It is reported that former Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro has been detained and is now held at a US federal detention institution in New York City.

International Backlash and Demands for Freedom

One major nation, the Chinese government, has formally called on the America to immediately let go Maduro and his spouse. The declaration stressed that the issue should be settled through talks and adherence to diplomatic protocols.

The extradition violated international law and norms, as per the communication.

Particulars of the Incarceration

As stated by reports, Maduro was taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The detainee is set to make an preliminary hearing in a New York US court on Monday.

This facility has in the past held several famous inmates, including:

• An entertainer found guilty on federal prostitution-related charges.
• The founder of a collapsed crypto exchange, found guilty of fraud.
• A person accused of a notable killing.

Roundup of Significant Developments

Below is a recap of the key happenings involving this extraordinary situation:

• An aircraft reported to be transporting Maduro and his wife arrived in New York on Saturday evening.
• A video posted online seemed to show Maduro handcuffed and accompanied by agents at a US federal agency.
• The former US President commented that the US would manage Venezuela temporarily to facilitate a secure transition.
• Trump also indicated the US would be heavily invested in Venezuela's oil industry following the military operation.
• Venezuela's supreme court has instructed the vice president to take on the role of acting president in Maduro's absence.
• A major UN body is set to hold an urgent session to address the situation.
• The UN Secretary-General voiced serious concern over the US intervention, calling it a worrying development.
• Reports suggest that many of individuals, including, lost their lives during the Saturday operation.

The situation remains develop with profound international implications.