Nicolas Maduro shows a peace sign while in federal custody, video

Nicholas MaduroHe’s gone from president in Venezuela to prisoner in the United States… and we have the first clear images of him in federal custody.

TMZ has obtained two videos of the deposed Latin American leader shortly after he landed in New York City… and he actually looks pretty relaxed for someone facing drug charges in the US

Check it out… after unloading Maduro from a truck, they walk right past him on camera – and the former prez flashes a peace sign.

Compared to the other clip, in which a large contingent of law enforcement officers leads him along an asphalt track to a nondescript building.

The White House also released a clip of Maduro’s perp walk … with two DEA agents leading him down a hallway as he wishes onlookers a Happy New Year.

We saw a person believed to be Maduro disembark from an airplane earlier in the day… although the video was taken from high above – and it was difficult to make out much of him in the crowd of law enforcement officers.

He was then flown by helicopter to a secondary location… where the videos we obtained were taken.

As you know… Mr President Donald Trump Maduro and his wife announced Cilia Flores were arrested after a large-scale military action in Venezuela. President Trump says the United States will “steer” Venezuela until such time as we can achieve a safe, just and judicious transition.