Nicolás Maduro Detained in the Big Apple Following Daring Capture

Reports indicate that former Venezuela's president Maduro has been taken into custody and is now held at a US federal detention center in New York City.

International Reaction and Demands for Freedom

A key world power, China, has officially urged the United States to immediately let go Maduro and his spouse. The declaration emphasized that the matter should be handled through negotiations and adherence to international law.

The transfer disregarded diplomatic standards, the statement added.

Details of the Imprisonment

According to US media, Maduro arrived to the federal jail in Brooklyn. He is set to make an first court appearance in a Manhattan US court on Monday.

The center has been home to several high-profile inmates, including:

A famous rapper convicted on US federal prostitution-related charges.
The founder of a collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, convicted of fraud.
A suspect accused of a high-profile murder.

Roundup of Key Events

Here is a recap of the significant developments involving this extraordinary incident:

A plane reported to be carrying Maduro and his wife touched down in New York on Saturday evening.
Video footage posted online appeared to show Maduro handcuffed and escorted by officials at a government office.
Donald Trump declared that the US would "run" Venezuela temporarily to facilitate a secure transfer of power.
He further stated the US would be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela's oil industry after the military operation.
Venezuela's high court has ordered the second-in-command to take on the role of interim leader during this time.
A major UN body is due to hold an emergency meeting to address the situation.
The UN Secretary-General expressed serious concern over the US intervention, describing it as a "dangerous precedent".
Reports suggest that many of people, civilians and soldiers, were killed during the Saturday operation.