Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his bedroom in Caracas, plunging the country into turmoil on Saturday, leaving unanswered questions about the U.S.'s next move.

The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Venezuelan oil, seizing two tankers and declaring it intends to “indefinitely” sell the country’s oil. The administration's rhetoric has also included threats to seize Greenland,

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.

The Trump administration had for months increased pressure on the Maduro government. In January, U.S. forces captured the Venezuelan president.