Trump declares US ‘in charge’ of Venezuela, Maduro goes to court

NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation’s deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate. Leftist strongman Nicolas Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges along with his wife, who was also seized and taken out of Caracas in the shock US assault Saturday, which involved commandos, bombing by jet planes, and a massive naval force off Venezuela’s coast. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday at Venezuela’s request. This will provide a…