Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face trial next June
Summary
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will stand trial in New York starting June 1, 2027. They were captured by US forces in a raid and face charges related to weapons and drugs, which they deny.Key Facts
- Maduro and Flores were seized by US forces on January 3 in Caracas, Venezuela.
- They were brought to New York to face drug and weapons-related charges.
- A judge set a pre-trial hearing for November 17 to discuss legal motions.
- Maduro’s lawyer plans to use sovereign immunity, a law that protects some leaders from being prosecuted.
- Maduro appeared in court wearing a jail uniform but was not handcuffed.
- Some people protested outside the court, calling the trial unfair and opposing the US operation.
- Other Venezuelans living in the US supported the prosecution, blaming Maduro for their country’s troubles.
- Maduro and Flores wore headphones during court for translation.
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