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Live from NPR News in Washington, Angkorva Coleman,
deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Celia Flores have pleaded not guilty to U.S.
criminal charges.
NPR's Jasmine Guardsd reports the couple appeared in a federal courtroom yesterday in New York City.
The proceeding lasted about 30 minutes and was interrupted by a heckler who yelled that Maduro would pay for what he's done to Venezuelans.
Maduro responded that he is a man of God and added a prisoner of war kidnapped by the American military.
Outside the courthouse protesters for and against American intervention in Venezuela had heated exchanges.
Izzy McCabe believes the Trump administration's motives are clear.
This is a ploy to capture oil and foreign resources of the country.
The next hearing for Maduro and Florida is scheduled for March 17.
Jasmine Garst and PR News, New York.
Trump administration officials briefed top congressional leaders from both parties last night on the Venezuela military operation.
President Trump gave an interview yesterday to NBC.
He says the US government could help fund oil companies that want to go in and rebuild infrastructure in Venezuela.
Many oil producers are headquartered in Houston.
Natalie Weber of Houston Public Radio has more on the implications for Texas.